Emma's Run Report

In summary. I didn't PR, but I took 2nd in my age group and 18th overall mens so I felt ok about it.

It was a little hectic at the start. I think I wasted a good 15 to 30 seconds because I started too far back and there were a lot of people I had to manuver around. I was also just going way too slow. Just wasn't mentally "into it".

After the first 1/2 mile I finally got into a groove. The second mile was really good. The girl who ended up 3rd overal for womens paced me perfectly through the second mile. She was probably really annoyed with me.

I ended up passing that girl at about the 2 mile mark and ended up in "no man's land" for the 3rd mile. It was a little slower than the second partially because I was alone and also because it was slightly uphill and into the wind.

Although I placed ok, I am now wishing for another shot at it as I reflect. I feel I left a little in the tank and the starting left much to be desired. This distance is really tough for me because there is so much pain involved. It's hard for me to balance the need to push hard, but not so hard that I crash after a mile. I'm sure there will be plenty more 5k's to get it right.

Also, Paige ran this race with me. It was the first race we've done together and her second 5k. She did really well considering it was esentially "off the couch". It was really cool to see her cross the finish line. You can't help but feel a swelling of emotion as you see somebody you love come down the finish chute. She is thinking of doing the provo river 1/2 marathon this summer. I can't wait to watch her go through the joys and pains of training for and running a 1/2 marathon. I love you Paige.