Small local 5K just to help raise money. Ran with Kim and the infamous (for 3:20 folks) other Amy Lane. Met the girls before the start for a short warm up around 1.5 miles and some strides. Cool temperatures in mid 40s, overcast with some wind. Race held on bike path as an out and back course. Ran with the girls for the first mile in about 5:53. Breathing was a little heavy, as I think I didn't warm up well enough/was a bit tired from quality workouts on Tuesday and a way too fast tempo on the Thursday. Lost the girls a bit by the turnaround. Second mile was 6:06 on the garmin, although the split given was slower than that. Thought I was at 12:08 by mile two, but was actually just under 12. Didn't think I would be able to catch Kim in the final mile and my legs were not very pepp. Third mile was a tardy 6:17 with a kick for the final .1 at 6:00 pace. Not exactly a goal race, but I'm fairly happy with another time under 19. Bodes well for going under 40 in my upcoming 10K, but it'll be close as to getting down into the 38xx time frame.
PM = Six miles for recovery run in 53 minutes. Getting cold out. |