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Race: Fontana Days 5K (3.107 Miles) 00:14:10, Place overall: 2
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Bus got us up to start area around 7am (race started at 7:45). Warmed up the first 3 miles easy then did a 2 min faster effort at ~5:00 pace, then some more jogging and strides. It was cloudy and warm, a little humid (compared to Utah, so that's not saying much). 

Off the start 4-5 guys got out ahead of me. One got out really fast (Jordan Horn, who runs on the McMillan Elite team, although I didn't know who has was at the time and thought it was just some idiot going out way too fast). After about 1/4 to 1/2 mile I moved into 2nd place and that's where I stayed. Jordan was in the clear and when I went through the 1st mile in 4:31, he was probably 15 seconds ahead of me. It was crazy... And he wasn't coming back... I was moving at a good clip and he was getting further and further away. At some point during the second mile I realized he wasn't just some yahoo and he was legit.

With no challenge from behind, I kept a nice steady rhythm for the next 2 miles - 4:37 then 4:35, and 28 seconds for the final stretch. Gun time and chip time were both 14:10 (I love it when that happens!).

The course was definitely aided, but it wasn't like a down the canyon quad mashing screamer. I wasn't sore at all afterwards. The elevation profile is somewhat deceiving because there is an overpass we ran over that doesn't show up on the map. It was very smooth runnable downhill - hence the super fast time. I think it maybe gave you about 10 seconds / mile compared to the track... Although who knows for sure? I'll find out next weekend in Portland.

I did an interview for the local TV station after finishing, then cooled down 2.5 miles, filled out paperwork to receive my $100 prize, then headed back to my hotel with my aunt & uncle, who had to come watch and were at the finish line. The three of us had a solid breakfast at Denny's and then drove out along the coast to Santa Barbara.

I did a 3 mile shakeout after the drive, then we spent the rest of the day milling about in SB. I picked up my bib for the mile race, and discovered that Clyde had left me a good luck note earlier in the day. Ate too much pizza and ice cream (whatever, I'm on vacation!).

Fontana Days is a fantastic community supported race. The people in charge of the race were so nice to me... I just hope I ran well enough to justify the airport pickup and hotel room that they were so generous to give me! I'd definitely go back to this one next year. I like smaller races where they really pay attention to details - in a lot of ways it reminded me of the Mountain to Fountain 15K. 

I also have no regrets about getting crushed by Jordan. He's a great runner and getting beat by 30 seconds shows that while I am improving and running well, I still have a ways to go to get to where I want to be. 

Some race photos...

 

Not much to see in Fontana, but Santa Barbara's scenery is tough to beat...

 

Comments
From Jake K on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 10:47:57 from 64.134.229.185

Will post a full report when I get back... Apparently iPads don't work here? Jordan Horn kicked my butt - he ran 13:42. It was over after a quarter mile. Fun race though! Mile in SB tomorrow!

From Derek D on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 10:48:56 from 166.147.88.16

Huge! I think the course record was 14:13? You continue to amaze and inspire. Don't go run 12 x 200 now. You've got another big one tomorrow. Awesome job!

From Rob on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 10:50:22 from 166.147.88.22

14:10 and second place? Wow, that nuts. Yes, Fastrunningblog really needs a mobile app.

From Burt on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 10:53:18 from 72.223.80.161

Hey, he only ran about 7 seconds per mile faster than you. Uh, that puts him at about a 4:25 pace. Wow. That's pretty fast. You did pretty awesome, too. My initial reaction was 14:10 and 2nd place??? Holy crud!

From Neil on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 10:55:20 from 97.121.40.61

Unbelievable time, congrats! FYI: try going to the settings for Safari and turning off JavaScript. That should let you enter text.

From allie on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 10:59:01 from 174.23.147.126

14:10!!! hopefully this confirms to you that you deserved the hotel room. congrats.

From Rachelle on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 11:10:07 from 66.7.127.115

Um holy shiz! I just nearly peed my pants when I saw your time. Great job Jake!

From RileyCook on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 12:41:12 from 65.130.93.245

Very nice race! This has to give you confidence for the 10K next week!

From Rob Murphy on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 13:08:38 from 24.10.249.165

Nice job Jake. It's a lot of fun watching your progress.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

From Susannah on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 13:40:12 from 98.202.87.3

Nice time! I can't wait to read about the race!

From Carina on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 13:44:16 from 204.15.86.83

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! Seriously can't wait to read the report!!

From runningafterbabies on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 14:02:46 from 71.195.219.247

Fantastic race, Jake! I'm excited for your mile tomorrow.

From scottkeate on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 14:10:46 from 71.199.4.146

I had to do a double take when I saw your time. 14:10! Wow! WOW! That's bookin! Great job! I look forward to the report. Good luck with the mile. It'll be fun to hear if you can't walk afterwards--hard to imagine that's possible. Sounds like you ran against a stud.

From Fritz on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 14:51:23 from 65.100.192.74

Nice job Jake! I think you are setting yourself up perfectly for the US Half.

From RAD on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:04:57 from 98.202.23.178

14:10?!? let me pick my jaw up off the floor and I'll get back to you....

Nice work out there Jake, still don't understand the 2nd place...someone was faster than that and the course record was 14:13? wow, wow, wow! Good things comin' tomorrow!!!

From Lily on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:06:43 from 67.199.178.210

Holy motha jake!!!!

From Scott Wesemann on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:30:53 from 75.162.74.96

That is REALLY fast! I am shocked you took second. Nice race Jake.

From Tara on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 15:50:28 from 216.201.66.254

GOSH! Nice work Jake! I really didn't think there were any around that could challenge you. Nice to have competition.

From Jacob Flaws on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 17:55:33 from 98.190.152.29

WOW!!!!!!!!

From Nate on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 19:36:06 from 67.252.184.93

14:10 and second. That's crazy! Awesome run

From jun on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 19:37:03 from 65.130.190.149

Slacker! Pick it up slow poke. Congrats on 2nd.

From steve ash on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 20:28:10 from 174.52.177.84

What the.. 14:10? Congrats man that is phenomenal!

From Jake K on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 20:32:31 from 72.215.165.208

Thanks guys! I will write up my full report on my way back to Utah tomorrow night or on monday. Jordan is a really strong runner - he is running in the Olympic trials 5k in a few weeks ans has a PR of around 13:30... So even though it was an aided course, I feel good about the effort. I think I left plenty in the tank for the mile tomorrow. Supposedly it's a good field of 10-15 guys so it's going to be a great chance to really have to compete and run smart, tactically. Santa Barbara is a great town... Beautiful day here.

From Superfly on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 20:38:54 from 12.139.237.200

Awesome! I left you a prize in SB... not really much but good luck in the mile tomorrow. We went to that running store just for fun while up there messing around. That race looks soo fun. We drove up State St and what a trip it will be to blast down that. Rock it!

From DaleG on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 21:07:04 from 66.87.64.105

Great job, Jake the snake.

The only way I can post from my phone is if I stop the page from loading all the way, but I have to time it just right or it won't work.

From Hamdog Alum on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 21:17:21 from 71.82.247.163

Fantastic time!! Wow, can't wait to see how you do in the mile.

From JPark on Sat, Jun 02, 2012 at 22:25:38 from 174.52.34.169

Nice work Jake. You are so amazingly fast and talented. Best of luck tomorrow.

From jtshad on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 07:39:56 from 66.182.58.106

Amazing, your hard work and talent are really shining through!

From Lulu Walls on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 13:09:01 from 166.70.240.95

Holy crap Jake. I didn't know people could actually run a 5K that fast :) You never cease to amaze us that's for sure!

From Brandon on Sun, Jun 03, 2012 at 17:45:26 from 67.199.164.200

That's a heck of a race Jake. Congrats!

From Jake K on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 09:40:19 from 155.100.226.54

Thanks a bunch everyone! I put up a more detailed report now.

From Britta on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 13:54:17 from 99.34.58.254

Do you have family in So. CA or were you here just to race?

From Jake K on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 13:56:07 from 155.100.226.54

Britta - I was actually born in Valencia, but only lived there a few months. My mom's side of the family pretty much all lives in the LA area... so now I try to get out there a few times a year to see them since its a short flight. But I always also make sure to revolve the trip around races :-)

From Britta on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 13:59:33 from 99.34.58.254

I ran the fontana half so I was surprised to see you ran the 5k. It was a great race. I really liked the course.

From JD on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 14:11:45 from 70.96.78.149

congratulations Jake - FAST 5K!!

From MarkP on Mon, Jun 04, 2012 at 21:58:35 from 75.162.247.151

I'll be looking for the TV interview! Great job!

From Jake K on Tue, Jun 05, 2012 at 08:45:16 from 155.100.226.54

You'll be looking for a long time Mark - I don't think highlights from fontana public television are readily available on itunes! :-)

From Jackie on Thu, Jun 07, 2012 at 16:47:40 from 99.111.170.67

I ran the Fontana Half and was surprised to recognized your picture on the Fontana Facebook page. I sometimes follow you and Andrea on the blog (and steal some of your speed workouts, hehe). The orange tank gave you away. Fontana is a fun race, we'll be back next year. Awesome job on your 2nd place finish and fast time.

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