Running race 36:06 [4] 4.0 mi (9:02 / mi) +241ft 8:32 / mi
shoes: Hoka Conquest
Fairport 4 mile race. Went out too fast, was fading badly the last half to two thirds of the race. Started out at an OK pace but I guess I got a bit ambitious and worked too hard to maintain a decent pace on the two uphills in the first mile, which I did but it took a lot out of me. Took a couple of walking breaks (around 20 sec each) even, during the 3rd and 4th miles.
My GPS had the course at a bit long (4.04) but I suspect the course was OK. Trailsnail's GPS said 4.01 miles which is certainly within GPS measuring error. My official time was 36:16 -- I started my watch when I crossed the start line.
I was quite surprised to find out that I took 3rd place out of 11 in my age group! Guess not many people run very fast when they're old like I am, which is why I did OK vs my peers. I was 285th out of 697 overall, and 184th out of 347 among male entrants.
Trailsnail finished 2nd in her age group, out of 8, even though somehow they didn't read her name in the awards ceremony so she was deprived of her award.