I loved doing the A-Z Challenge – so much fun trying to think of something to post about each day. Most of the time I naturally related the post to running. But sometimes not.
So now it’s back to race goals, training updates, 2 for Tuesday, 3 things Thursday, etc.
This is what I currently need:
In December, I finished a post-injury 5k in 35:25. Then in March, I shocked myself (and my new Newtons) in finishing a 5k in 28:49!! (A confidence booster for sure.)
So in my mind I was back and I would be getting faster with each race.
WRONG!
I finished the Lake George 5k in 29:17 (ok, it was hiller) and then Sean’s Run in 30:31 (ok, I had a nose bleed).
So my 5K times has gotten SLOWER not faster:
- 28:49
- 29:17
- 30:31
I know I said that my times wouldn’t matter as long as I could run again. But they do!!
Happy Running! Are you speed-obsessed?
My First 5K and More... 
I worry I am never going to be “fast” again either but it doesn’t stop me from trying! I know you won’t either!
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You know..I say time doesn’t matter too..but I sure do like it when I go faster! I think both are true. In some odd way.
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Yes, I obsess over my speed. My training runs are just pure-t slow. But, I do better in the races. I just broke 36 minutes in last weeks Divs 5K. Lawd! Just so you know, you inspire me to keep running and to run longer. And FYI, if I were your size, I would come raid your running clothes closet.
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My training runs are disastrous…I don’t even look at the time anymore.
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We use to say: “every race has its own story”. Different path, different approach, different weather, different training. However your latest finishing times are very good. I think you can run 5 km in 25:00. I will try to do it on May 19th.
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