<p>OK, we're back. Finished in 1:42:50 (or thereabouts), which is 20 seconds slower than the North Shore HM I paced DW for last month. This seemed tougher. Not sure why as there are no hills, only overpasses and on/off ramps. Oh well.</p>
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<p>MTA: Official Results and comments:</p>
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<p>5k: 24:03</p>
<p>10k: 48:14</p>
<p>10 M: 1:18:01</p>
<p>Finish: 1:42:46 (7:51 mpm pace)</p>
<p>OA: 973</p>
<p>Sex: 234</p>
<p>AG: 24th but DW had her older sister's bib so not sure what it was in 30-34.</p>
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<p>DW started well but faded a bit late in the race with a stitch after chugging some water. Interestingly I felt like crap for the first 7 miles and was stronger at the end. The conditions were pretty stuffy for the first 5 miles in and around The Loop. I was sweating a lot after 4 miles. I think that took its toll on many folks. </p>
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<p>The crowds weren't bad after the couple of miles and things improved once I got us in front of the 1:45 pacers who had a wall of runners behind them. Unlike, North Shore I had to drink a fair bit and we both had gels around mile 8. I was carrying a water bottle for DW and I refilled it a couple of times. </p>
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<p>Overall it was a good race, Natalie ran well (the 10 mile split is a new PR) and the slight course modifications from last year were a plus. Results from my buddies showed a mixed bag. Some good, some faded badly. Temps were in the low 70s and mostly sunny. We saw a few people down needing attention. Hope they were OK</p>
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<p>I chatted with some folks during and after the race and they said the same about the early miles. One guy was running a 50 miler next weekend and a 100 the weekend after... he was supposed to be pacing someone too but they didn't show or something. A woman actually thanked me for helping her stay on pace in the first 5 to 6 miles. This unofficial pacing gig is pretty cool.</p>
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<p>Now I need a nap.</p>
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<p>Great running, multisporting, resting and stuff all.</p>
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<p><strong>Dave</strong> - A short course was probably a blessing given the conditions. Great job on hardware.</p>
<p><strong>zrun</strong> - I need more longer runs but may do the Xtreme 10 rerun. Have to see what DW has on her schedule. </p>