Run 6, The NYRR Gridiron 4-Miler

Mrs. FA and I ran the Gridiron 4-Miler this morning in Central Park.

Though the weather warmed to the mid-30s, there were not nearly as many runners as at the frigid holiday classic in December and that made for a much easier start. There was also less fanfare and celebration, and NO music, so the start was less exciting. I think this race is a box-to-check for folks working towards a marathon qualification. And it is mid-winter, after all. The whole race had a let's-get-this-one-done vibe.

My unofficial time was 38.25, and given my lack of training I'm happy with that. It's a fine benchmark for the rest of the year.

I started out super strong and felt great for the first 2 mostly up hill miles. The third mile threw some hills at me that I wasn't expecting, and shortly after the 3rd mile marker something happened and from then on I was just happy to finish. I regretted passing on the water breaks and not eating more breakfast. If that's what bonking feels like, then I did it.

I'll post my official time tomorrow when I check in on your adventures. Peace,