Hayfield Fire Dept 5k/8k and Kid’s race

Mario Minelli and Kelly O’Hara ran the 8k and Travis Seeger (with 2 kids along for the ride) and Jace and Carin Minelli ran the 5k. Mario won the 8k division and Travis placed third in the 5k behind Dallas D and Tom Woo. This is a well organized small town race with a mostly flat course. 

Here is Mario's recap- The 5k and 8k started at the same time. We started fast--Dallas D and I were at the front. I knew he was doing the 5k so I didn't worry about him, but I paced off him falling back a few yards. By the time we hit mile 1, he was about 5-7 seconds up. First mile for me a little fast, but I'd have to adjust if needed. I felt ok for most of the race, but when I hit the turn around at 2.46, I knew it was going to be tough as it was about a 1/2 mile slight downhill with a tail wind before that. Turned around and BAM--uphill into the wind. It leveled out a half mile later, then another 1/2 mile and it was a left turn back on route. Flat the rest of the way with 4 more turns. I didn't look at my overall time so when I turned the last corner and saw the race timer I was happy to see 29 and some change. Didn't even think I'd make it under 30. And the course was a bit long.