2016 Trinity 5000 Summer Series Week 1

6.2.16

I'm back. 

This race series was important for my training last year, and led to a series of PR's at various distances, as it forced me into some speed work each week. 

I met several new racing fiends last year, and, overall, really enjoyed the Thursday night outings.  

I've been running far less over the past few months, but, had a decent 5k a few weeks ago.  

We have experienced significant rainfall over the past several days, and today was no different. 

I've had a decent week of training, with a long bike rally on Saturday, swims on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and, a run on Wednesday.   My legs are not yet used to the increased training, thus, I felt a little heavy legged this afternoon.  

Griffin was adamant about running the 5k, and, after some convincing, I allowed it.  

We arrived to the race site at about 6:50 and got griffin registered.  He and I talked about safety and course etiquette.  He seemed ready to go.  I saw some of the "usuals" before the race, and visited briefly.   

I hoped to run in the low to mid 8's.  I knew that. The lack of running and sloppy conditions could lead to a slower time.  

I got out to a decent start, and, even though I was dodging puddles and people, ran a 8:12 mile one. I was not sure I could maintain the pace, and, sure enough, slowed to a 8:41 for mile 2.  I saw Griffin shortly after the turnaround and gave him a high five. He was doing great.  I slowed again slightly for mile 3 and booked a 8:52. My stamina is simply not there yet.  That will improve as the series progresses.  Final time: 27:45. Pretty slow, and, 15 seconds slower than my 1st Trinity 5000 last year. Per Strava, I ran an additional .1 miles.  5 of 6 in my AG.  Lots of work to do to get back to my 2015 form.

Griffin finished in 37:31. I'm proud of the little guy!

per Griffin:

"I started off running...jogging a little.  And then I had a few walk breaks.  And then I saw my friend about to be around the cone, and then he started beating me.  I had a few more walk breaks.  And then my friend was running by the finish line.  And then I finished strong and got to the finish line."

We will be back next week with hopes of improving.