In preparation for my upcoming half marathon, and for running the Broad Street Run, I wanted to sign up for another smaller, shorter race to kick off the race season. It seems to be very well run - they have a pre-race packet pickup, a nice tech tee, and D-chip tags - I might be able to actually look up my pictures and official time! I know some places have running communities that are always this organized - but the two events I've been to so far have been lacking in the preparation department.
My running schedule has 7 miles planned for tomorrow, so I will be doing a 1-mile warmup, then the 5K, then 3 more miles. I really want to do my best at the 5K, though, so if I need to walk quite a bit after the race before I finish up, I'm ok with that. Here are my goals for the 5K:
1. Reach-for-the-Stars Goal: 37:30 -- this is a tiny bit over a 12:00/mile pace, and is probably not going to happen. I'd need to run the whole thing at a decent pace (for me), so I'd really need to be feeling good! If I don't make this this time, it will be my 5K goal for the fall - I should be a bit faster by then.
2. Reasonable Goal: 40:30 -- this would still be a PR (my last two race times were 41:30 and 42:00), and would be slightly over a 13:00/mile pace. This would either be a slow run for the whole race, or a good pace with a few walk breaks. Unless I'm overly tired or something, I should be able to do this.
3. No Matter What: Finish, have fun, and have the energy to do the rest of my 7-mile training for the day!
Now, I did manage a 2-mile run at a 12:01 pace last week, but I was wiped out afterward - so I'm not sure if I can do the same for 3.1 miles. Hopefully the adrenaline of the race will help a bit! The best part is, after the 5K I should be able to grab a snack and drink, refresh a bit, then finish up the 7 miles for the day.
Wish me luck!
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