It feels the same, says Dan, to no one in particular. That's because no one is running nearby - the Boston 2.1 course is pretty spread out, you see. Besides the smattering of other runners, there are a few bikers and the occasional Amish buggy. What feels the same is the running. He ran the 2.0 version of this race about six months ago, and there were several similarities, with only two notable differences.
Similarities: Same great out and back course on the all-purpose trail through Amish country. Same wonderful weather. The friendly small-race atmosphere is just as fun. The pace, like last time, is fairly steady the entire way, and Dan will try to finish strong. Or at least not weak.
Differences: Dan ran twice as far last time. And Dan ran about a minute per mile faster last time. No big deal(s).
Dan wonders how things could have gone so far south so quickly. The Achilles pain did not help.
At least he got through this without too much embarrassment. At least the pace was steady. At least he's still walking erect afterward. Barely.
Final time: 2:06. It could have been worse.
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