I've been sick all week...like don't go to work for 4 days sick.
I registered for this race before getting sick.
All that said, I had not idea what to expect today, as I had not worked out since the tri last Sunday.
But, up and at em this morning...
The Buffalo Boogie takes place at the Fort Worth Nature Center. I ran the 5k in 2013, as 1 of my 1st races after my recommitment to wellness. I haven't been back since.
I really wanted to ride in the Shiner GASP today, but, in an attempt to save some money and the health of my marriage (it is mother's day weekend, after all), I chose this event instead.
This is the 1st year that this event offered a 10k course.
I arrived this morning with plenty of time to get settled and get in a .9 mile warm up run before the event. My plan was to run in the mid 9's to start and see how I felt at 5k. I visited with a few buddies at the start line, and when the horn sounded, my plan, as always, went to shit.
The 1st mile is downhill. I ran it in 8:17. That's a problem. I scaled back for miles 2 and 3, but, the damage was done. I found myself wanting water at about mile 3, but, the water stops were scarce. I finally got water at about mile 4, and my pace continued to slow. Miles 4-6 were pretty slow. I picked it up for the last .2, and booked a 58:24. 9:24 per mile. Considering the lack of training and recent sickness, not too bad, I guess.
It felt good to run again.
In checking the results, it appears that AG's were grouped by 10 year ranges rather than 5. Had they been 5, I would have placed.
revision: AG's were changed to 5 year groups. I took 3rd in AG.
Good to get this one done.
Michelob Ultra 5k next weekend, TexasMan Sprint Tri the following weekend, and, finally, a 67 mile ride at the Burleson Honey Tour to round out May.
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