1st 5k of the year...
no training in 2 weeks...
no idea what to expect...
I registered for this even last year, but, when, due to weather, the cox 13.1 was postponed a week, I skipped the 5k for the longer run.
I arrived this morning to 60 degree temps. Unseasonably cool, but, perfect for a run, The course was familiar, a fast, flat, out and back on the streets through trinity park. We actually never ran on the trail itself.
I got there early to stretch and run a .5 mile warm up. I saw several friends at the starting line, including a couple that are in my AG.
My plan was to run mile 1 in the mid 8's, with hopes of speeding up for miles 2 and 3. I would be happy with anything in the low 26's, but, hoped to do better. With my lack of training, current diet and weight, etc., I wanted to keep my expectations in check.
When the horn sounded, I got out to a good start. I found good rhythm, and booked a 8:03 first mile. A little quicker than I planned, but, I felt pretty good. I slowed a little going into mile 2, but, continued to push. A little before the 2 mile mark, Andy, one of my running buddies (and, in my AG), caught up to me. It was just the nudge I needed to push. I paced with him for a while, until he pulled slightly ahead. We reached a small hill at about 2.25, and he walked a short distance. I passed him and continued to push until he caught me. We ran side by side for the last .75 or so, with me out kicking him down the stretch to edge him by less that 1 second. Miles 2 and 3, while slower, were 8:22 and 8:25. Still not too bad. The .1 at the end was at a 6:59 pace.
Total time 25:45. a 8:17 pace for the 5k. Considering the lack of training of late, I'll take it. I am heading into the summer faster than a year ago. With a little speed and hill work, a new PR is in sight this year. The Trinity 5000 series starts in a few weeks. That should help.
The initial results showed me 2nd in AG, but, alas, they didn't stick.
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