My next 3 races are 5Ks.

When all I did was race 5Ks, I used to love them.

Now I have a love/hate relationship with them.

I love them because there is no pressure to run lots of miles on the weekends.You don’t have to be out in the cold for a long time.

I hate them because there is pressure to run fast. I always want to PR.

November 28

November 30

December 14

So how do I cope?

I am going to try to run long on some weekends so I am ready for a 10 mile race on January 11. Then continue to train for my half marathon on March 30.

For now, I am going to try and relax and not stress out about how slow I am.  My 5K times will not be where they were for these races in 2011.

Bethlehem Towne Turkey Trot – 27:58
Run Off That Turkey 5K – 28:11
Albany Last Run 5K – 30:47 (with a fall)

I want to be smiling like in this 5K (even though I finished in 39 minutes)

I will just try to get as close to 30 minutes as I can and stay HEALTHY.

Happy Running! Do you enjoy 5Ks?