This is a map of the greenways that generally shows the race route (click on the map to get a larger, readable pdf):
I've wanted to run this race since it started a few years back, but there has always been a reason that I couldn't, such as being pregnant.
It was warm (mid 80s) and sunny for the 2 pm run. I was really nervous because I've only been running 3.5 miles with the boys. I did get in two 4.5 mile runs on my own recently but haven't run much the past three weeks because we went to Lexington and have had family visiting. So 10 miles was a bit intimidating.
The official results aren't posted yet, but according to my watch, I finished in 1:36:39, which is 9:40/mile pace. I really wanted to finish in 1:35:00, but those last two miles were rough. I ran at a little under 9:00/mile pace for the first few miles but started slowing down around half way through the race. Mile 8 felt good (I think I had picked up my pace a bit) but I had to walk a few times in mile 9.
I really liked the race and thought it was run well, except that they ran out of water at the finish line! I got one tiny cup of water with just one swallow of water in it. We had to take a bus from the finish line back to the start so I got on the bus immediately in hopes there would be some water back at the start where there was supposed to be a post-race party (I never saw the party, but they did have water and some Subway sandwiches).
Brian had a soccer game at 3:30 pm so my mom had both boys for a couple of hours. Unfortunately Carter only took an hour nap and Rylan refused to take a bottle from my mom. They all survived, but I had hoped it would be easier for her! I'm glad though that she was here to help so that Brian didn't have to skip his soccer game so I could race.
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