This is a new event for Dallas Athletes Racing. Quite honestly, I'm not sure what drove me to sign up for this one, as driving to Keller for a 5k seems a little goofy. In the days and weeks leading up to this event, I considered skipping it and opting for a 13.1, as there were 2 today in the area. I'd also considered running the 5k today and the DRC half tomorrow, but, ultimately decided to do only the 5k, as Hider and John-Michael signed up and we would be headed to Rockwall later in the day. JMC would be doing his 1st race ever.
It has been raining much of the past 2 days, including all night last night and this morning. However, the race was on. I left the house at 8:15 to make sure I could get parked and pick up my packet before the 10 o'clock start time. No issues getting there and getting squared away prior to the race.
The crowd looked smallish. I suspect the rain kept some people away. Results showed just over 300.
Hider and I moved up towards the front and got off to a good start. My Garmin showed us at a 7:55 1st mile. Just before mile 1 there was a big hill to climb. It sucked. Hider and I ran together through the turnaround. Around the 2 mile mark, he began to pull away a bit. I booked a 7:52 mile 2, but, slowed to 8:11 for mile 3. Total time: 24:31. This time last year, I would have been thrilled with such a time. However, after my 23:24 at Rahr a month ago, I felt only ok about this one. In looking back at my 5ks this year, this is my 4th fastest. Not bad, I guess, considering the weather, the hill, and, the lack of training since Chicago. 5th of 28 in my AG and 40 of 339 overall.
Scott booked a 24:03, and, JMC, in his 1st race ever, booked a 37:24. Talking to him afterwards, he is already talking about his next race.
The run was followed by beer. That's always a plus.
Not a bad day, I guess.
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