Week 8. Hot AF.
Standings: Jan 4, D Smith 3.
We returned from vacation in time to make this race, but, I was resolved to run for 2nd place. My diet and alcohol intake over the past days would be a factor, and the heat index was well over 100.
The crowd was lighter for this one. I suspect that the heat scared some folks away.
I got out to a steady start and booked 8:10 for the 1st mile. Jan, Katherine and I actually ran together for a portion of this, which as fun. I pulled ahead of them by the turnaround, but, not by much.
We made the turn, and I kept a decent pace. Just before the 2 mile mark, me and Jan passed a lady. I guess she wasn't too happy about it, as she made some crack about passing her and slowing down. I didn't think much of it. Mile 2: 8:14. Jan had pulled ahead at this point. As per usual, I slowed to a walk at the water stop. The lady passed me and shouted "Come on pacer! Let's go pacer!" I responded sarcastically. I'm fairly proud of myself for not raining down F bombs on her. Clearly, she was a little too amped up over her 5k. Mile 3 was a mix of walking, running, and a few more shitty comments from the 5k queen. I took my time, realizing that I would not catch Jan, but, knowing that 2nd place was secure. Mile 3: 9:36. Total: 26:52
Jan is simply faster than me as this series progresses, and, I'm okay with it. This series has been good for me as I've pushed harder than I did a year ago. That should serve me well going into the fall.
4 weeks to go.
2017:
week 1: 26:54
week 2: 26:06
week 3: 25:30
week 4: 27:43
week 5: 26:47
week 6: 24:57
week 7: 25:52
week 8: 26:52
2016:
week 1: 27:40
week 2: 27:24
week 3: 27:34
week 4: 27:42
week 5: 28:17
week 6: 27:10
week 7: out of town
week 8: 27:51
week 9: 26:50
week 10: 29:28
week 11: out of town
week 12: 27:00
2015:
week 1: didn't race
week 2: 27:30
week 3: 26:29
week 4: 26:17
week 5: didn't race (traveling)
week 6: didn't race (traveling)
week 7: 26:05
week 8: 25:26
week 9: 24:49
week 10: 25:12
week 11: 24:54
week 12: 24:01
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