RAP River Run 5K
Another run in the books, a little bit faster than last year by about 7 seconds with a time of 21:05. First and third miles were about even (3rd mile 0.3 seconds faster than first), second mile (as is often the case) was a problem comparatively, that one was 6:56. This was the first time wearing Vaporfly shoes.
Splits: 6:47, 6:56, 6:47, 0.1@6:16
Number one unforced error this year was lack of warmup, just over 1/2 a mile including strides. My best ever 5k's have usually had a 2-3 mile warmup.
Expected conditions, hot and high humidity and a crowded start. Tried not to look at my watch during first 400m but did happen to see something like 7:15. Get out of the crowd and pass a few people then I'm more at the pace I want to be, around a 6:45- really I'd like to get out at a good start, 6:30 or faster and hold on as long as I can.
But the crowded start is not my problem, it's that second mile really.
Tom was running the 10K which started an hour before the 5k. Two of my friends were also running the 10k and saw him a few times on the course as it looked like he was closing the gap on the first place person but in the end finished second place with what I think is a new PR of 33:24
Saw many of my friends, before, during and after the race. This race is kind of like a reunion of runners I've met. 5k sold out this year. Will be back next year.
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