This was second time running the Mini. I was hoping to run a 1:02 but knew regardless I would pr over last year's 1:10:03. Thankfully, the rain from Friday's monsoon departed. The sun teased us through some overcast skys. Again, BGR! was well represented. I planned to try to keep the 1st 5k in the 10+ min/mile range and then push down to 9:30 for the rest. As soon as we entered the park from CPW the humidity hit hard. After the 2nd hill, I really started to feel it. By the time I got to the 5K marker, I had to stop for a walk break. I took several more because I got so hot. I hadn't anticipated needing to drink on the course, but I did and even dumped some water on myself. I got to the finish and whipped off my singlet. There was Gatorade at the finish. I felt like a calf cramp was about to develop and quickly downed a banana. I finished in 1:04:10 despite the walking! Almost a 6 minute pr! No 1:02 but we will see what I can do in Charlotte in September.
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