I didn't feel that energetic on my warmup this evening.
And I also didn't feel very motivated or energetic at any point in the race.
I felt like I could go one pace. I went that pace. I didn't go out fast. I went out behind 30+ dudes. I thought I could be in the top 15 and run 9:45 or so.
Not tonight. I split the first 1.5K in right over 5 minutes and finished the race in 10:07 - 23rd place I think. 5:26 pace is my current goal 5K pace so, yeah...not that great of a race for me. And even with a great race right now, I'm not sure I could hold 5:26 for a 5K. I am just getting back into consistent speed work though. I had a month and a half off of that stuff and it definitely shows. But it will come back with consistency.
I had a good time being out there tonight though. Its always enjoyable meeting new people and associating with the community of runners and catching up with people. And it was a good workout anyway, to run a couple miles at 5:26 pace.
Ran about 12.5 total today, with a super easy 7 miles this morning, randomly meeting and running with Zach Crandall as we happen to live 3 blocks away, and we both happened to be running the exact same loop start at virtually the same time this morning. I was thinking to myself that I sure do warm up slowly when I run by myself. Then sure enough, to prove my thought correct, Zach came trotting by and cruised past me. He wasn't going fast, I was just plodding along at some ridiculously slow pace in the first mile of the run. It was nice meeting him and chatting for about an hour.
And for your viewing entertainment:
Breanne going out too fast, and wow...Abe has an enthusiastic fan there!
Abe nearing the finish line...it was fun to run in with him a bit.
"C'mon Dad, 3K is way too easy. I have run a 5K after all."
Breanne at the finish "I don't feel good" She went out too hard and had the pleasure of experiencing that wonderful feeling.
The turnaround was jammed when I got there.
Congrats to Patrick Hunt, sealing the deal solidly on 2nd place after out-kicking 4-5 guys.
Jeffrey beats me at every race...and this time in a fully color coordinated skirt outfit just to rub it in.
Kick non-existent today...blah.
