I'm back. After 2 weeks off from this series due to travel, tonight, I returned.
A few things to consider on this one:
- my last 5k resulted in a PR. This built a bit of confidence that I could run sub 8 minute miles for a 5k
- this week was shaping up to be the hottest week of the summer thus far. The temp at start time would be near 100.
I arrived early and had plenty of time to stretch and whatnot. The temps were certainly warm. It appeared that the field may be a little smaller than last time I raced here.
Off we go. I ran my 1st mile sub 8. It was hot. As we headed into mile 2, the heat was taking a bit of a toll, and we had a slight headwind. Ugh.
I slowed to the mid 8's for miles 2 and 3, and had a few folks pass me late. However, I was hoping to bring this one in in the 25's. After my 24:27 a few weeks ago, 25 and change would be ok in these conditions.
I pushed a little down the stretch, but, didn't have much left.
Per Strava, 25:43, but, official results show 26:05. Weird, as finish line clock was still sub 26 as I crossed.
Surprisingly, I took 2nd in AG. It was in fact, a smaller field tonight, but, I'll take it.
I'll be back next week. Hoping to feel a little better about my effort.
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