Today was the annual Dash For Donation 5k that my family runs in honor of my brother Trevor who passed away in 2009. Trevor was an organ donor and my entire family and a few friends ran in honor of him.
I woke up early and ran 4.5 miles before the race. I knew I wanted to get extra miles in and with all of my family being there and me being team captain I knew I wouldn't get them in at the race.
Got to the race and had no time to warm up as I had expected. I wasn't planning to "race" this but once the gun went off I just kind of went for it and enjoyed every second of it. The race was in Sugar House park so it was pretty hilly but I ran consistantly and had a great time.
Mile 1: 6:39
Mile 2: 6:48
Mile 3: 6:38
The course was long .25: 6:41
Overall time 21:45 with a 6:41 average pace. I think that on a flat, 3.1 course without dodging walkers I am getting alot closer to a sub-20. My time at 3.1 was 20:45! Regardless for not planning to race I think I did really well.
Ran back afterwards and ran my Mom in! Her very first 5k with all the hills in 36 minutes. It was so exciting to see many friends and family accomplish their first race and all for such a great cause.
You can read more about the day on my blog. www.runningfortrevor.blogspot.com
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