nice night.

1: 5.43
2: 5.55
3: 6.10
4: 5.58
5: 5.56
6: 5.59
10km: 36.57 (3rd overall/1st in age group)

i knew right away i wouldn't be in the low 36's this night, but it was fun no less. i went out with the two leaders from the wisconsin track club and that lasted all of 2 or 3 minutes before i knew they were just a little too swift for me. i soloed the rest of the way for 3rd place. considering i just raced hard less than a week ago i'm pretty happy with the result.

robin walked along the lake and stood towards the entrance of the park to watch me finish. she befriended a couple of the 'regulars' in vilas park. they were watching the 5km finish and the lady said:
"hey, that lady is running with a house arrest bracelet on. that lady too."
"oh, those are timing chips."
"well, where we're from those are house arrest bracelets."
when i came through the guy gave me a "that's what i'm taking about" and cheered me on like he knew me. it was pretty fun.

we hit monty's blueplate afterwards for some sustenance (bacon swiss burger for me). the exotic east side...that always cracks me up because it really does feel like a different city although it doesn't seem like it should be possible in a city that is under 300,000 people.

anyway, one more day to endure. it's been a long week and i'm ready for the weekend.

happy friday.