Here are the complete race results. I ran a good race, finishing in 1:16:47 at a pace of 8:15 per mile. I placed second in my age group, but I like that I was the ninth woman across the finish line. Not too shabby for someone who hasn't been participating in distance races that long.

This race is not good for those who are inclined to injury, like me. The first four or five miles were tolerable rolling hills, but then we climbed an infamous hill (even for cyclists) called Stone River. The track club coach advised me to walk up the hill. That's what I did, and other people who ran the hill did not go any faster, and they were at their max HR to boot. Once I reached the top, my HR was low and I was ready to take off again.

Next there was a gradual incline for about a mile, and right before the end, another steep hill. Track club coach advised me to run, and that was painful. But the most painful part was running a half mile down a steep hill. Ah, my quads! I was happy to see the finish line.

First place AG still evades me. My AG is a tough one. My time was enough to get me first place in other AGs, even younger ones.

I wonder if I will be able to walk tomorrow.