A beautiful morning for a run. About 30 degrees but the wind was more or less calm and I felt great--first time in a long while. Pinned the bib, warmed up, lined up and we were off.
First mile with Charlie: 4:57, the mile with the turn-a-round in the middle: 5:01. At that point I surged hard because they pace was really not that difficult. I found it rather interesting the I was going 5 flat pace and my legs didn't feel heavy. I was ahead enough not to hear anyone behind me. I gunned it, then again, then again. Jab, jab, punch--attempting to bury anyone who thought about passing me. I was in the lead in an actual race with legit club competition. I just told myself to focus and dig and I ended up having a great race.
There's nothing quite like breaking the tape. Even in a local 5K it's a very rare and great event in running. Running is hard so you end up having more bad and just ok days by far than great days where it all comes together but when it comes together is so worth it. A big PR and a fun time to boot. I'm pretty lucky to be healthy and am looking forward to a solid month of half marathon training. I'll post a legit photo here when they come out.
PM: 4 recovery
splits: 4:57, 5:01, 5:00
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