in 2012, my 1st 5k post knee surgeries was the Rahr 5k. I had to walk a bit, and finished in a slow 32:51. In 2013, I improved to 27:50.
Lindsi and I quickly realized that this event would be an annual event for us, as it was our 1st 5k together, its a great atmosphere and party, etc.
Although I had not been running a lot as of late (certainly not for speed), my times in races had been improving. I set my mind to PR this one, with hopes of finishing in under 25 minutes.
I'd struggled with insomnia all week, including the night before the race, but, still intended to push hard for my PR.
My plan was to get out at a mild pace (8:30), and increase my speed in miles 2 and 3. Well, as you might expect, that plan dissolved as soon as the horn sounded. I got out to a 7:35 pace (my fastest mile to date), and slowed a little as the race progressed. This course is a bit hilly, so, not necessarily the easiest course for a PR, but, I felt good.
I slowed to an 8:12 mile for mile 2, and 8:22 for mile 3. I picked it up as I turned the corner towards the finish, and clocked a 25:02. While I just missed my 25 minute target, I know that I can do it on the next 5k.
lots of PRs on this one: http://www.strava.com/activities/200158436
3.13 in 25:02. 26th of 96 in my AG.
And, as always, good fun and beer at the end.
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