Sunday, September 29, 2013

Rahr 5k 2013

9.28.13

A year ago, my 1st 5k in years was the Rahr 5k. While I was pleased to have finished,  I walked a bit of the course, and finished in a slow 32:51. What a difference a year makes!  Leading up to this event, I encouraged several friends and colleagues to participate.  A few showed, a few skipped, but, it was fun to see a few friends.  I was determined to not only beat the friends that attended, but, to also finish in sub-30 minute time.  I moved towards the front of the pack at the starting line, and, when the horn sounded, got off to a fast start.  I was concerned that I'd started too quickly and would run out of gas.  Frustratingly, there were no mile markers, so, I did my best to gauge my progress with my watch and GPS app.  Late in the run, I realized that I was making good time, and, would achieve  my sub-30 minute time.  When I was all done, I'd booked a 27:50 time.  A full 5 minutes faster than last year, and a PR for a 5k.  3.36 miles in 27:50. Not bad!   Looking forward to this event again next year!

   
 

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