The race...there was a 4 km and an 8 km running together. I had a plan to go out at 4:30 km pace for the first 4 km, and 4:00 for the second 4 km, as it was hot and humid (+32 humidex). It didn't work out that way, but this was still the most comfortable race I've run in awhile. Right at the start, I let the gazelles tear off, and tried to stay back, but early race enthusiasm makes it hard, as my splits below will tell. After the first 4 km loop, I figured there were about 7 guys in front of me, but a young kid on the path told me I was in 3rd. Turns out the gazelles were running the 4 km. Suddenly, the guy 50 metres in front of me became my top priority. I slowly closed the gap, and when I saw him grab a cup from the last water station, I pounced, knowing his breathing would be off a little while. Once I got past him, I stretched the lead to roughly 100 metres, finishing 2nd overall in 34:12. I wonder if I hadn't been such a jokester if I would have gotten under 34. The race director was standing 200 metres from the finish, cheering us on, so when I came to her, I stopped for a moment and said "I'm too tired to finish, I'm going back the way I came". You should have seen the look on her face. It was great!
All in all, I highly recommend this race...its simply a gorgeous course.
Splits
4:03
4:09
4:13
4:21
4:23
4:19
4:25
4:18
Ackkk !!! another race 
