PM: Accurate mile at Eagle Lake Park "race." Hot and humid, but I wasn't worried since a mile isn't long at all. It was with KLRs racing team and there were about 100 or so people. I ran/raced today with Lee for the first time that I can remember. He led the way for the first 8/10 of the mile with me sitting on his shoulder. I felt really sluggish throughout, but I just stuck right on his shoulder and he didn't really deviate from the pace except for a couple of slow downs which I fought a lot with myself for not trying to get in front, but I did not want to take a wrong turn on the trail. This meant I had quite a bit left at the end which was an odd feeling for a short race. When I saw the end coming up I figured I was going to pass him and stay in front since he has no confidence in his finishing speed but was excited to race and see, but I was sad to see him not speed up with me- I know he could have. I really think he could if he just decided to try it. That part kind of took away from the thrill a little bit, as that's the fun part of racing, especially when getting beat by someone.
Anyway, I picked up about 5 seconds on him pretty quickly and then just coasted in the last 10th of a mile since he didn't want to follow I guess. I suppose if anything it lets me know I'm getting in decent shape.
Final time: 4:45 flat.
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