As is my tradition, I was late to bed Friday night-- unwinding after going to see Prairie Home Companion. And as usual, I arrived at the race site about ten minutes before the start. A few cars parked behind me, so at least I wasn't last. And I got a few sprints in beforehand.
The course was very challenging-- a lot of uphill and downhill. Moreso than the Holt race last month, which was half downhill, half uphill. I started out very fast, wanting to get a good start. I looked at my watch and my initial pace was about 7:30, first half mile was 7:49. I felt like I redlined it more than at the Mayor's Cup race, as well. My best half mile was 7:24, worst was 8:05. I was also happy that I was able to keep m legs pumping on the uphills. I did steal a glance behind to see who might be back there, but there was nobody.
I managed to come through the chute at 23:08, which is a new 5K personal best, shattering the old PR of 23:52, set at the Crimson to Couch 5K last fall at UA. The card I filled out upon completion (as though I could write my name after a hard run) said I was #7 finisher, so I knew something was coming. Turned out this is what was on the way:
So I was very, very happy with the run and with the effort. I was going to bang out a few more miles (the race put me at 23 for the week), but the First Lady made a better offer-- suggesting we going out to breakfast.
Definitely a great start the day.
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