Describe your race day.
Had to get up at 2:30 am. That was a bit harsh, but worth it to avoid the heat of the day. Did manage to get 6 hours of sleep.
The first 5 miles was quite stunning. Then the highway. I bought some AfterShokz and had a running playlist set up. They were great! The further we went, the less interesting the view and surroundings, so the music helped. Then we passed a Dairy Queen on our side of the highway. It was closed. That was just cruel.
The temperature was perfect for most of the race - comfortable in shorts and a singlet. Running felt good - no pains or unwanted sensations, everything was working, lot's of energy - so rather than counting down the miles until the end I was very much engaged in the moment - the music, the scenery, the other runners, how I was feeling - it was very zen.
After the finish I was just happy to be alive. It was warm and sunny, the iced towels felt great, had a cold diet coke, got a good picture taken, no rush to get anywhere, plenty of happy looking people around. It was perfect.