Goal #1 for 2008 has been met! I ran the 1 mile race at the St. Jude run in Florence this evening, setting the Alabama State record for 42 yr old male- 4:55.86. I placed second overall with the winner, a 21 yr old male, clocking at time of 4:38. It worked out well as I had someone to chase after. Many thanks to Eric Schotz for helping me out during some key workouts and at the race as my split timer/motivator. Also to the Tenn River Athletic Club based in the Quad cities for helping to put on a well run event. It feels nice to have that behind me, as now I can start on my next goal of a sub 3hr marathon this Dec at the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville.
Tomorrow I have some fun in my first sprint triathalon. |