I did it. BMQ on an fairly tough course. For the first time the race did not run me, I ran the race. I held my pace to the end and finished strong. Mile 25 is uphill, no one but me was running up. I only lost 30 seconds on this mile, which I was very happy about. I had enough time the the "bank" so I wasn't too worried and was very pleased when I hit my lap button and it showed 8:31. I knew I was home free. I still ran the last 1.2 as hard as I could, my only worry was not tripping. I had to dodge a few half marathon walkers, this was my biggest fear. The weather was beautiful, I was worried it was going to be too hot but it was not a factor at all. 1 7:22 2. 7:49 3 7:48 4 7:48 5 8:10 6 7:59 7 8:04 9 7:54 10 7:54 11 7:52 12 8:05 13 8:14 14 7:44 15 7:46 16 7:56 17 8:00 18 8:01 19 7:57 20 7:56 21 8:12 22 7:57 23 7:57 24 7:53 25 8:31 26.2 9:19 (7:46 ave) I am happy with every single mile. To date, this is the race of my life. It was perfect! | 