Decided to run the Huntsville 5k with my Sister-in-law who lives up there. I was a little worried about how well I would do because I haven't done any speed workouts for over a month now due to my knee.
Mile 1 - 6:37 I knew this was too fast for the first mile it catches up to me quickly
Mile 2 - 6:57 I was hurting at this point, I was somewhere within the top 20 people but only a few guys around me, I decided not to let anyone else pass me the rest of the way, no one did!
Mile 3 - 7:08 Legs were tired and I was just trying to finish at this point, there was a guy coming up on me strong and I gave it all I had to hold him off
.12 mile - 0:36 My garmin said I was running sub 5 min pace this last portion, my legs were done but I couldn't give up my spot, person behind was still threatening.
Overall I don't know where I placed I had to leave early but I was 4th in my age division. I was hoping to run in the 20 min range somewhere but I guess this is a good starting point to focus on future races and try and improve. Legs were really sore afterwards, especially the calves. |