Orrville Firecracker 5K

Ray Fryan

It was a medium-tough rolling course, and I ran a not-so-smart race strategy.  Sub-6:00 n the first two miles, which were hillier, which set me up to bonk a little bit on the flatter last mile at 6:10.  Overall, I ran a 18:16, placed 5th overall, and won my age group.  The funny part of the race was me catching a 14 yr old at about 2.5 miles in, and expecting I could out-kick him.  Youth was served big time.  About 1/4 mile from the finish he showed me that he is 14, and I am not!