Ran on the LPT this morning so I didn't take my Garmin. I have measured mile markers 5 through 9.5 and they are accurate so I didn't think that I would need it. I discovered that the 4 mile marker is just south of where I usually start running so I back tracked a bit to start there. Based on time, the 4.5 mile marker seemed correct but the distance between mile 4.5 and 5 is way off. I will have to take my Garmin next time to test the markers going from 5 to 0. I decided to test my 5k pace between miles 6 and 7. I hit 3:04 at the half mile marker and the pace felt a little too hard. It was too dark and I missed the 1 mile marker but I estimate that I passed it in 6:15. It didn't feel like it was supposed to. I'm not sure if I'm ready to race a 5k knowing that my time will be at least 1 minute slower than I expect it to be. There is another 5k near my house next Friday that raises money for the Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation that I will run because I always try to support them but I'm just not ready for competition right now.
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