2:17 is not the time I was looking for. I was hoping for a 2:13 or 2:14, which looking back I had it in me on the day. I poorly executed my strategy, staying in between two groups and running solo for 13 miles out of the race, wasting precious energy. I was not as patient as I wanted to be, and this is my fault and something I need to continue working on.

That being said, I am proud of putting myself out there, I made a decision to not stay with the "slower" group, I told myself I am here to race and can't stay behind. So it was my decision and I have to be proud of my race. The time is not bad, is not what I wanted or what I think I am capable of running but is not a bad time.

I am proud of my 2021, I travelled the world, woke up at 5am every day, stayed healthy and worked really hard for my goals and dreams. I am already excited for 2022, I will continue working hard for my goals and dreams until I run the time I believe I am capable of.

If you don't fail, you are not even trying, i'll say that again, if you don't fail, you are not even trying.

Thank you!

Also featuring 2nd Place Finisher Molly Grabill and 10th Place Finisher Hiruni Wijayaratne paced by Nell Rojas.
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Luis Orta is a Venezuelan Olympic marathoner, he currently holds the Venezuelan national records in the 10 kilometers and Half Marathon. He has participated in over 20 international competitions representing his home country including 6 world championships and the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

After graduating from the University of Kentucky Luis moved to beautiful Boulder, Colorado with the goal of qualifying for the Olympic Games, while at the same time growing his coaching company and traveling the world training and learning from the best runners in the world.

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