Notes
23:06 WU
28:48 8k race
24:31 CD
Shamrock Shuffle 8k in downtown Chicago. Ran in spandex shorts, a light long sleeve, and our uniform jersey top. Fought off some negative thoughts and toxic mentality to pull off a decent race. Last workout, I couldn't string two 5:50 miles together -- and today I ran nearly 5 miles at 5:48/mi pace. Progress! Kevin put Jen, Sammy, and I on a team. Three women per team score, making me and automatic scorer. This job helped my mindset A TON. I was able to focus on helping the team.
My last mile was a rough one. I think I ate too many strawberries with my breakfast this morning. I felt them coming back up in my throat. I wasn't able to puke, but I found myself dry heaving mid-run (3x near the end of the race...). I've never done that before. Our squad came in fifth overall -- good for some prize money. Our other teammates made up the first place team.
Polished off the day with post-CD strides and a mini-GS set (6 exercises), 1x10.
Strides: 4, post-CD
Race splits*:
5:54.60
5:40.59
5:45.53
5:47.82
5:39.31 (last 0.98)
*via my Timex, at each mile marker