I survived my first Mountain Goat in 2 years, having missed last year after my broken foot. I did not do my best, nor did I do my worst. Two things happened, I believe: The training for a triathlon means I haven't been totally focused on running; and, I have no hills to run on around the house. So I need to rededicate myself to hill work. Still, I am thankful that the swimming I did throughout the left-hamstring idiocy kept my cardio up to snuff.

I also have had a nagging hamstring pain, and I know for sure that held me back.

So today is a day off, and then back to weights and swimming tomorrow. Now that I have cleared the 10-mile hurdle, I can focus on half-marathon training, and add distance up to that wonderful 13.1 miles.