Success!

Completed my first 10K since 2006, in 68:30. I did 57:10 at Cooper River way back when, but I was in better shape and it's an easier course. This run was at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, which has a great series of trails to run or bike on. I'm curious to see what the leaders ran, in both the 5K and 10K, because they certainly looked quick, and I'm interested in how the elevation changes/tight course affected them. They said that they 10K would be more of a trail run than the 5K, which I can believe, as it was a gnarly course. Held back somewhat, because I had a trail to run that afternoon, and also I didn't want to overexert myself early in my training. Odd moment came when we were around 4 miles in (had my Garmin to pace myself). The course was a little on the poorly marked side, as this was their first year, so apparently some of the leaders got a little lost, as I suddenly was being passed by guys who obviously had no business being behind me. Saw that some guys did nearly 2 miles extra, not sure where they got lost, but that can't be any fun. I knew the general layout from our weekly runs there, so at a few questionable points I was able to direct myself and others on the correct route. This morning I felt great, which is fantastic after the nearly 10 miles I did.

Glad to feel back in the chase