It was a really wicked hill to start with. But I got up it without walking. The first 4 miles went pretty well. But then I was losing steam. I never noticed passing anyone in my age group, and was pretty sure I was last in my group. I was feeling a little defeated. Miles 5 and 6 got slower and slower. But Kate Queeney was about 400 yd before the finish encouraging me to sprint to the finish. I need her at the end of all my races. Even though I didn't feel like I had much more left, I was able kick it in.