This was my first "downhill" race with an elevation drop of nearly 1000 feet. ~ 2/3 of the drop occur during the first half. I averaged 3:30 per km (5:36 per mile) during the first half of the race. However, it seems like my legs are not used to downhill running and I got tired. I managed to keep at 6:00 - 6:10 per mile in the second part, finishing at position 9 in the overall ranking. 1:16 h is a new personal best and I am happy with the result although I think it was not my best half marathon. I was stunned when the first woman passed me. There was no way keeping up with her. Kodi Kleven finished at 1:12:55, only 2:30 after the first male runner! It's a nice race and - compared to other "down the canyon" race - has not too much elevation drop. It is well organised wiht bus shuttles from going from Provo City to the start. However, the second half of the race can become a bit boring as you run southwards all the time on a large street without any turns. Event website: http://www.run13.com/races/provo-city
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