2011 Presidio 10- 10K

Yesterday I ran the Presidio 10 10K. I felt really good about it and now I'm really getting excited about doing some more races this year(I will discuss this in my next post.).  I was really nervous all day the Saturday before. I think i put a lot of pressure on myself. I really wanted to beat last years time and since i hadn't raced since my half marathon last July,  I was a little on edge.

Beautiful views of the Golden Gate before the race

The race started out really congested. I still don't understand why the walkers get way up front, close to the starting line, they are annoying to have to dodge. The race runs up Lincoln and ascends towards the Golden Gate bridge.About half way across the bridge, at about mile 2-2.5 the crowd started spreading out.  We loop underneath the bridge and then run back across on the footpath on the opposite side. At this point I was afraid I went out a little too fast, but I was still maintaining around a 9 minute per mile pace, so i was happy. The descent down from the bridge was painful and I remember this from last year. I just made sure I kept my stride short and tried to keep myself from barrelling down the hill, even though a lot of people were passing me. It was OK, i figured once the course flattened out on the gravel path I'd pass them, which i did.

My last mile I averaged an 8:12 min/mile pace and came in at 53:41, seven  minutes faster than last years time! Although my garmin distance only read 6.07 miles, so I think the course was a tad short. I did remember it looping one more time although the gravel at Chrissy Field last year. Not sure what happened with that this year. But its OK, i still would've PR'ed even if the course wasn't short, so i was happy! It was a successful race and it makes me super excited for my next race, Bay to Breakers. After hanging around for pancakes, nasty Asqew Grill breakfast burritos and free bloody Marys we headed home for the real deal. Homemade cinnamon rolls we made the night before. These were the real deal, straight from Paula Deen herself(don't even ask how many sticks of butter we used to make these) but they were like I died and went to butter and sugar heaven. Especially delicious after running 6 miles.

Nom nom nom. If you like cinnamon rolls, I highly suggest you make these right now! If I can make them, so can you!