It looks like I may race very weekend in April. After a poor training regiment and a streaky racing schedule, I'm hoping to jumpstart my training and racing for the year.
This event is coordinated by Dallas Athletes Racing. I've raced with DAR many times in the past. They do a great job. This is the 4th year for the event, but, the 1st year that a 15k would be offered.
I was out the door by 6:30 this morning, to allow for the drive to Dallas and packet pick up before the 8 a.m. start time for the 15k. The event was staged on the Continental Pedestrian Bridge near the Trinity Groves Area, and, the actual run would take place on the trail system below the bridge. This is the same trail that was utilized for the Hottest Half last summer.
I'm out of sorts as it relates to pacing etc, as my running has been inconsistent. That being sad, I got out to a good start, and felt good for the 1st couple of miles. I stopped around mile 2 to shed a layer of clothing, and resumed my pace. I felt good through the turnaround, and, other than a few quick walk breaks through water stops, was making good time.
It seemed that the course measurements were a little short, as I found myself hitting mile markers before my Garmin reached the mile. I slowed for mile 6, and, even more so for mile 7 due to a big bridge. I picked the pace back up and aimed for a sub 1:33, which represents under 10 minutes a mile. (shorter course helped...).
I kicked for the last 1/4 mile or so, and booked a 1:32:49, or, 9:59 per mile. However, the course was only 8.95 miles, so, I truly paced at abut 10:22. Pretty slow...
It felt good to get this one done. I have the Big D Half next week, the Caveman Tri in 2 weeks, likely the OKC Half in 3 weeks, and the Mayest Run in 4 weeks. I'm ready to work my way back into shape.
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