{"id":16701,"date":"2025-05-19T08:57:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:57:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/?p=16701"},"modified":"2025-05-21T06:45:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T10:45:25","slug":"2025-rbc-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/2025-rbc-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon Thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-830x1245.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-230x345.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861387_1015_0006-1-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flow wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-830x1245.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-230x345.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861344_1001_0044-1-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Waking up at 3:30 am is very early to prepare to run a race starting at 7 am. My &#8220;old man&#8221; mobility routine and eating breakfast a few hours before sets me up for success. Time to prep for my 50th NYRR race!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The breakfast of choice: a doubleshot of espresso. Homemade overnight oats with fruit. Also, 2 tablespoons of honey. One hour before the start: Maurten solid 160 bar, applesauce pouch. 15 minutes before the start: Amacx Turbo Gel (40g carbs). <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>While jogging to the start I noticed the humidity. Like most, I still targeted my goal, but knew the same effort might result in a slower time given the conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"508\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM.png 508w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM-300x273.png 300w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM-230x209.png 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM-350x318.png 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.33.29\u202fAM-480x437.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I experienced a smooth start. I immediately poured water on my head at the first aid station. Very elated that I put sunscreen on and rubbed vaseline on my eyebrows so sweat wouldn&#8217;t drip into my eyelids.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-240x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-830x1038.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-230x288.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-350x438.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/MyImage-1747656581-06.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Groups targeting a 1:12 and 1:13 finish time began to split once reaching the top of the big hill in Prospect Park. From here until the finish, I had to play an inner game with myself. Do I go with a group or hold back?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I chose effort, running mile by mile, and worked my way up. I knew by the final 5 kilometers I could catch up with the groups in front. The lesson? Always trust your instincts and abilities. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16756\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-1021x1536.jpg 1021w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-1361x2048.jpg 1361w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-830x1249.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-230x346.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-350x527.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-480x722.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861358_1007_0044-scaled.jpg 1702w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I encountered a side stitch at mile 8. My slowest split of the race (5:50 mile?). Whaddya going to do? Fortunately it went away by mile 9. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-830x1245.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-230x345.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861366_1039_0016-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I zigzagged through groups on Ocean Parkway, listening to my body, knowing my upper limits in regard to how much longer the race would last. Once I crossed the 10 mile mark, I increased my stride frequency to pass groups in front. A few of those around me did the same. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-1024x822.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16752\" width=\"840\" height=\"674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-1024x822.png 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-300x241.png 300w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-768x616.png 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-1536x1233.png 1536w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-830x666.png 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-230x185.png 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-350x281.png 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM-480x385.png 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-19-at-8.42.43\u202fAM.png 1964w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>My power output and stride length has improved tremendously this year. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861362_1011_0050-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I used to scoff at my higher cadence, but now I find it as a valuable tool. Though mine stayed under 190 spm for this race (usually I average 192 for the half), I could negative split because I have the capacity to efficiently increase my turnover during fatigue. Perhaps instead of the dogmatic and misunderstood approach of viewing 180 spm as optimal, runners should target a range that allows for efficiency. Remember, stride length and cadence are outcomes, not necessarily a forced focus. While many tend to group shorter people with higher cadences, I do not entirely agree with this consensus. I&#8217;m short and have focused on developing a stiffer spring in my legs this training cycle&#8212;hence the lower cadence compared to my previous races. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-2048x1360.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-830x551.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-230x153.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-350x232.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/865711_1001_0035-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Once reaching the boardwalk I did not want to run a low 1:15 again like earlier in the year at the <a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/2025-nychalf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NYC Half<\/a>. Not a bad time, but I wanted to see a different number as a result. I used cadence as my tool to sprint the last 200 meters to run 1:14:53. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-830x1245.jpg 830w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-230x345.jpg 230w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-350x525.jpg 350w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-480x720.jpg 480w, https:\/\/nickgrinlinton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/861364_1005_0049-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>I fought through and executed well. In retrospect, I would not have changed my strategy. 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