I FINALLY got my biggest running goal I have set for myself- under 20 in the 5k. It only took 12 years! I thought I would get it this year but didn't think it would be my first race of the year, only training for about 5 weeks. I really hope this means I'll see some great times in 2009, especially once I get my mileage up. Mile 1: 6:11- Felt really good, I could have gone faster but knew I shouldn't. Mile 2: 6:30- 1/2 mile of slight uphill. I knew it was going to slow me down. Worried me a bit because I knew I didn't have much time to spare. Felt pretty hard. Mile 3: 6:14- Felt OK, not great. Slight downhill for a little while so I was able to push it. Overall I am happy with how I raced. I knew the second mile would be the breaking point, and I am glad I was able to keep it together. It was a tough race and I definitely pushed myself. For placing second in my age group I got 2 boxes of girl scout cookies! I went for samoas and thin mints. I also got a box of the lemon chalet creams when I registered. I already ate some of the cookies and a pizza buffet to celebrate!
I plan on running next weekend hard if the course is somewhat flat and the weather is nice. Would like to go for 19:45. I want to run under 19:30 at Palace Saloon in April. Here I am finishing up!  FINALLLYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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