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As Dean Karnazes put it before the race, it was the most scenic and longest “half marathon” in America. It really was a fantastic course and the weather was perfect - around 50 degrees and perfectly clear. Andy set the early pace before Eli took over. He would lead almost uninterrupted until 10 miles. He got a bit of a gap off the first downhill and I couldn’t really close it until we got on the Rodeo Valley climb. I knew that climb would be difficult and the wind would be in our face, so I was ready for it. We kept it steady, but never too taxing. On the ensuing downhill, I started to feel like the pace was lagging a bit, and I surged ahead just after the left turn on SCA. I know this stretch very well, and opened up a small gap. Kept it steady on the bridge, kept looking back to make sure he wasn’t too close. He was holding steady too, but then I flew down the stairs to Crissy field, gave it one last look back, and saw that I was in the clear. Felt great to win after such a good battle! And I am grateful to Eli for giving me such a good run! I hope to race him plenty next year.

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