Today's splits
10:24
10:26
10:37 (1.1 mi @ 9:39/mi)
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3.1 mi -- 10:12/mi agv pace -- 414 cal
Good strong run today! New PRs for both Teresa and I at the 5K distance. It was an improvement of 1:30 over my best training run.
A total of 55 runners took part in the 3rd Annual Butterfield Run, held in the tiny town of Red Oak, Oklahoma. The course was an out-and-back that started under the "Welcome to Red Oak" sign in the center of town.
1st mile - slow incline at the start, small downhill, start of an uphill stretch. Teresa and I are ahead of our target pace but knowing that we have some hills on the way back I let us run.
2nd mile - slow incline turns steeper as we near the half-way point. Front of the pack is passing us and to be good citizens Teresa and I cheer them as they go. Our pace falls off on the steeper hills as Teresa feels she can't "do hills". She is doing fine and we make it to mile 2 at a 10:30/mi average.
3rd mile - nice gradual decline, a bit of incline, then down into town for the finish. Teresa and I are clipping along at a 10ish pace. When we hit 0.5 mile left I push my pace hard and get into the 9:30ish pace and lower. Making the final turn I see just a few people ahead and kick hard to pass two adults and two kids that look like they are worn out completely. The teenage boy goes to the side and takes the classic posture of one who is about to lose breakfast, prompting me to call out "No hurling! This is a no hurl zone!"
Last bit - don't remember much other than seeing the 31 and change time on the clock and being surprised. My Mom tried to get in a position to take a picture but I think I squeaked past before the camera was ready.
I knew Teresa would be quick behind me and that she was working hard so I searched out a drink for her. Good race!
Teresa got 3rd in her age group and 8th female overall.
Location: Red Oak, Oklahoma
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