Last Sunday my TB (training buddy) and I met up to run a local 5k. I have been dying for a new 5k PR (28:23) so my goal for this race was to come in at 28:22 or better. The race was held at a local park that I run often so I knew there weren't any real hills so a PR was possible.
The race starts and I get caught up with the excitement. My plan was to keep my TB in sight for as long as I could. I realized about a half mile in that I started the race too fast and there was no way I could sustain that pace for much longer. Mile 2 came and I felt like crap. I was pushing so hard and sucking in the cold air. I was hurting and I honestly thought about stopping!
Mile 2 is also when my IT Band decided to remind me that it’s been sore for a few weeks and I probably shouldn't have been racing. I made the decision to slow down. The last mile felt like an eternity. A little before the 3 mile mark my TB jumps out and helps me to cross the finish line strong. I crossed the finish line with a dry heave. I guess that means I left it all on the course but it wasn't enough for a PR…
Garmin time – 3.11 miles 28:36 Avg Pace 9:11/mi
- Mile 1 – 8:51
- Mile 2 – 9:18
- Mile 3 – 9:35
- Mile .11 – 0:52 (7:25!!!)
The official time is 28:57
I did not enjoy the race at all. I was so uncomfortable. I’ve realized that I would much rather run 13.1 miles then 3.1 miles any day.
That was a great time! It wasn't so flat either.
ReplyDeleteI'm still impressed, though I know it's disappointing to miss a PR but such a little bit -- I'm hoping to just break 30 at my next 5k. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI have the same problem - not that I've run that many races, but I always start out too fast - still, its an awesome time!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great time! It wasn't so flat either.
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