Starting line of IBM Uptown Classic 10k
Although the temperature was only around 80 degrees, it seemed really hot and I started struggling around mile 3. I guess it was the humidity. Around mile 5 I started to get my second wind and ended finishing in 1 hour and 2 minutes, a 10:07/mile pace. Although that's not fast, it is a personal best for me; I think the last 10k I ran in April I averaged around 11:00/mile.
Crossing the Finish Line.
Afterwards, I had free Mangia pizza and watched the John Wayne Gacy clown.
Freak John Wayne Gacy Clown.
I had 2 beers and 2 glasses of wine on Saturday night and considered that my carbohydrate loading; however, I don't think that works so well. After my 8.2 mile run two weeks ago, I gained significant confidence but had a wake up call this morning. If the half-marathon were today, I would be walking at mile 7; I really struggled to finish this race.
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