4 time defending champion!!!!!

I'll spoil the surprise. I won.

I headed to the start line about 6:15 for a 6:30 start. There were 2 or 3 runners at the start. "I can take them" I thought. As we stood waiting, 7 more showed, bringing the total to 10. "I can win this."

I headed out fast. My goal was to scare off any competition from even going with me. I was successful. At the turn around (out and back course), I easily had 2 minutes on my next competitor. I picked up the pace, knowing that I was right on pace for a P.R.

I kicked it in with about a half mile left. The course was fairly hilly, so I had little left. But just enough. 19:43. A Personal Best.

4 more miles that afternoon to complete my daily 4 mile requirement.