Sunday, July 25, 2010
5K in 98 Degrees
Jumping in a 5k race when you haven't run 3 miles in training is a bad idea. Running that 5k in 98 degree weather is an even worse idea. I decided to jump in the Crystal City Twilight 5k last night for fun and it was ugly. I managed a 22:58 but that required a slight surge the last .1 mile. To make matters worse, the tendinitis in my right knee has now flared up as a result of this all-out effort. Hard to believe I'm so far away from my 19:21 I ran last September when I was also out of shape. At least last year I would occasionally decide to run a mile fast on the track. This year, I've been running 2-3 times a week for 20-25 minutes total running at 9:00 - 9:30 pace. It's going to be a long road to the 18 minute barrier which was my original goal since I think that would give me a chance of an age group award (socks would be fine). For now, I'm content that I defeated all the 12 year olds and did not get beat by anyone pushing a stroller.
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What the fuck is wrong with you?! 22:58?! Jesus Christ that's slow. You should be ashamed. I am disgusted by this post, and so is Pat.
ReplyDeleteGood thing you put in that surge in the last .1 mi. I'm guessing the conditions had a little bit to do with it. If not, you may be right, you may not be quite in Hasher shape.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I could have shaved some time off by not wearing trainers as well but wearing flats while running over 6:30 pace seems ridiculous to me. I considered keeping my pitiful 5k secret but the problem is what else do I have to blog about when I'm running 3 times a week for 20 minutes? I may have to start running those street mile races.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds awful Jason--on another note, have you found any "adventure" race partners yet CJ? I heard they have a good deal on all-terrain canoe racing shoes at REI this week. Maybe some $40 trail mix and a new aerodynamic thermos so you don't get too thirsty out there buddy?
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