Notes
First race in a LONG time
Really fun! I felt TERRIBLE on a warmup at Wheaton College
Wanted to go out somewhat slow (6:30) and then pick up the pace each mile. I paced ok first 800, maybe a bit quick, but worked through some people. Maybe didn't need to go out quite that fast.
2:50 through 800, hit the mile at 6:06, which is just fine. Next half didn't feel great, but just kept chugging. 2 miles in 6:11. Last mile I really should have pushed harder - no mental toughness. Long stretch down Washington I really should have tried to cruise - no kick, but it was fine. Last 1.1 in 7:06 (6:28 pace) - slowest mile for sure.
It was SO FUN to be out racing again. No mental toughness or quick feet, but it was a blast! Now I have a baseline for another race in the future.
slowest 5k since 9th grade - but it was fun! Not the dejection I thought I would feel - a new phase of my running life
5k at 6:15 pace - not bad for two weeks of training - next goal is 6:00 5k - I could do that as a time trial sometime soon