Thursday, October 15, 2015

Friends of the River 6k 2015

10.15.15

Yuck. 

Year 2 for this one.

Last year's report found here:

http://riderunrepeat.blogspot.com/2014/10/friends-of-river-6k-2014.html

Brian Smith put this run on my radar last year.  It's a fairly challenging 6k with a great party at the end.  Free food and craft beer at the after party. 

Last year I struggled through this event a bit, and, posted a 33:56. I hoped to improve this year, but, was unsure what to expect after Sunday's marathon.  This would be my first activity since then. 

I saw a number of friends beforehand.   I moved towards the front of the starting corral, and took off when the gun sounded.  I got out to a quick pace and booked a 7:41 1st mile.  That wouldn't  last.  By the 2nd mile I was feeling fatigue.  I slowed to a 8:20 mile 2. Mile 3 was 8:43. I was gassed. I actually walked up the hill on 10th street.  Overall time: 29:36. 4 of 10 in my AG and 73 of 222 overall.  

Ugly, poorly managed run, but, I am just coming off my 1st marathon...

4:20 faster than last year, but, a slightly shorter route as the route was changed due to construction.  

I'll be back next year and hope the family will join- 





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