Notes
Arts in Action 5K (Valley Park-Hurricane, WV)--1st Place--16:22
Glad to support a very well organized event by friend Craig Swisher. He warned me this course is pretty challenging and after racing it I agree! The combo of course and only being 3 weeks post MB Marathon had me wondering about current fitness. Based off multiple thoughts from others of 20-40second difference comparing this course to other area courses makes sense. I thought 15:40 tops today and I sort of feel like I was in that 15:40-50 effort range. Good starting point to work with towards getting to the 5K sub 15 goal!
Course breakdown...Mile 1: rolling but net decline, Mile: 2 starts with a couple steep short hills and then net incline road back to park, Mile 3 flat into slower running trail surface (up and down and sharp turns). Great workout or tempo course! Fun course to race, I want to go back when in tip top shape and try to get into the 15's on it now.
Splits: 5:06-5:15-5:21-38
Robert's Running Shop was one of the sponsors so that netted a nice comp entry and 1st Place Prize was Free Pair of Brooks Shoes! Doughnuts post race!