Mesa Falls Half. Cold and wet. First 3 miles are on a dirt track (old RR) with a slight down slope. Stream running though the trail making the track sloppy and slippery. Hard to take advantage of slight grade. Managed 7:45 pace up 3 miles of pretty good hill. Last miles into town are country rollers. Had a couple people on my tail that managed to keep me moving. Wasn't planning on a hard effort for the race- and managed to maitain 6:45-6:50 pace the last 7 miles. Felt comfortable and easy. First female (4th OA) at 1:33:13. Legs felt good. Been a long race season with some big races.
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