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* A mid-race massage of my left hip flexors helped keep them loose. I always have a problem with my left hip flexor, and I’m finding that I a few moments massaging them in a race seems to help prevent continuing problems.
* I did not drink as much of my [[Fellrnr's Go Juice|Go Juice]] because the cool weather did not require a lot of hydration. I used the ‘ad libitum’ approach of eating or drinking what appeals at the time, and that worked well.
==Other Notes==
* In spite of the issues, the race went reasonably well. I took and kept the lead after running the first couple of laps with Scott Hayward, the runner who completed the 208 mile [http://www.blueridgerelay.com/ Blue Ridge Relay Race] solo. Scott had a bad day, but he also has an indomitable spirit and a cheery disposition. It was also great to see some of my ultrarunning friends, especially Shannon and Jimbo.
* I believe that timed races like this are one of the purest forms of running. There is nothing but you and the distance - no navigation issues, no logistical problems or anything else to get in the way.