Race Report

This Past week was 16 weeks out from NC and the 39.3 miles. This weeks work featured some fartlek runs, some yoga, and some strength training. Everything went good. The game plan this week was to finally get a 5k right. By getting it right I mean Negative Splits. I have a long history of starting out way to fast. So the plan was to start off SLOWLY and then come on as it went along. I wanted my fastest mile to be the last one. 

I got there early to warm up and stretch. I changed up my routine just a bit to better suit me for the cold weather.It was in the mid 40's , with the sun out. An absolutely IDEAL day for racing. 

We took off, and I made myself walk. I knew If I even started to run, I would blow it , so I left slowly. I did go ahead and get the legs loose that first mile. The first mile was done in about 14 min. Perfect. The second Mile I picked up the tempo quite a bit. Still not pushing. I could tell the legs were there and they were perfect. I nailed the second mile in about 12 min. After I crossed Mile 2, I turned it loose. I let it roll. As I was coming twoard the end, I knew I had it. I was re-passing people left and right that had passed me. What a satisfying moment that was. I crossed the line at 36 min or so with the last mile being a 10 something. I had FINALLY DONE IT CORRECTLY! I was fist pumping. 

I manged to message coach and we were both extremely happy.  It was a perfect day out and I couldn't have asked for any more. 

So , coming up this week , I have some yoga to do. Also, I am running some taper runs before a HUGE 10K Thanksgiving Morning. Additionally , I will have  a team challenge to complete and the Saturday Long run returns this week. Gotta admit, while its been nice the last couple weeks, i am ready for a good solid long run. So I am happy that is back. 

So , until Next week: 

From one "Idiot" to another: 

John

-IRC #2148-