I wanted to run this charity race as a last attempt to hit a 5K PR this fall before the long buildup for Boston. I took it out in 5:04 in first because no one else wanted to push the pace. Hit two in 10:12 and died after the winner and 2nd place passed me. I was pushing but I could tell that I didn't have the speed skills under my belt for this one. 10K was a much better race and a better distance for the training that I've put in. I still PRed and it was all in all a good way to spend Thanksgiving morning. I am going to take 5 days completely off. With the holiday and days off from work who knows how much weight I'll gain! But I plan on lifting and doing some core work then start running next week. I have my Boston plan all made up already. I've adapted the Hanson's Marathon Method advanced program to my mileage goals. It's going to be tough and I'll have to stay focused but I will emerge a different runner come April. A sub 16:00 5K will be cake then if I'm still standing. Results
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