I didn't really feel like racing today, but I had already signed up for the race, so I went anyway. I ran an easy 5 miles to get to Bear Creek Park and the race starting line. I still don't know many runners here (obviously), so I had no clue what type of competition there would be. It looked like there were a few high schoolers that might be quick.
We started out quick and it was my and a high-schooler to the lead. We went together through the first mile, then he faded pretty quickly. The course was an out and back course on the river trail system. I tried to push it through to the end, but I didn't have a watch and so had no clue on my time. It didn't feel as fast as last weeks 10k though, but I wasn't sure. Anyway, I finished up the race in first, crossing the line in 16:14. Pretty sad that I was only 1 second faster today on a 5k than I was last week on a 10K. I wish it hadn't been an out and back course--that may have helped keep the time down by a second or two. 2 mile cool-down and then back for awards. I got some lizard that was carved out of wood and painted in Oaxaca, Mexico. Oh yeah, and I also won a $25 gift certificate to a Mexican restaurant in town. Not bad for a race that only cost 5 bucks! Finished the day off with 4 more miles back to my house.
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