The First on the First 5K was this morning. It was a late start but the air was still a cool 20 degrees and there was a little breeze. As planned I went out with the lead group and came through mile one around 5:45. I knew then that the pace was going to be a little hot for me. I hung on for a 19:02 and a PR.
5K racing is wild. You know it isn’t going to last long but it really hurts. GS and I were discussing after the race that the training would be much different if 5K was the focus. I’d do a ton more 200s and 400s to get the leg speed up.
I was looking for a race prediction calculator. This site is cool because it will predict race times given a change in body weight. For example, each pound of body weight lost will save you a little over a minute in a marathon. It also has a calculation for races given performance at other distances. Fun to play with.
http://www.runningforfitness.org/index.php
Stats
1 mile warm up
3.1 miles (19:02)
165 lbs
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You forgot to mention you got 1st place in the AG. Congrats!
Well done! great time CT! way to start out the year!
CT, you rock! We would have been at the finish line with a very rockin' banner if we lived closer. I bought new running shoes yesterday. I have very high expectations for this year's races. Your blog motivates me.
Stats: 3 mile walk, 6 oz pork
Weight: more than Josie, Less than Dan
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