The Tortoise:
Sunday’s long run was 28km along the Bay route again. It was a great day – no snow, a brief appearance by the sun and just a bit chilly. (Let’s hope race day is like that as it would be the perfect race day) Overall I felt good – I kept my pace at my usual sllllloooowwww speed except for the hills which I pounded a bit. (felt good to get the legs moving)
No snow? Sweet….
I snagged another pic at my fav part of the route. I don’t know why I like this part…maybe because the hill that is after it is really evil so this one is just kinder:
The Hare:
I have a 5km race coming up in March….I haven’t raced a 5km race since….2007 from what I can tell from doing online searches for my times. Because I am a planner crazy, control freak, nutbar, I wanted to do a true ‘time trial’ just to see where I was at as well as get used to being the pain zone prior to race day. My friend/coach agreed so off we went last night. We just basically ran a route where we didn’t have to stop…and stop we didn’t. I booked in @ 29:40…apparently a 5min+ PB for me. Who knows what will happen on race day but at least I know I can run sub 30 min for a 5km which I never thought this non speedy body could do.
Post run grin…and woozy hair.
Today I feel fine..I thought my legs would be a bit sore but I think the 3km cool down run helped zap out any lactic acid. Let’s see how I feel tomorrow though…
Do you ‘practice’ for races? Please tell me I am not alone…
9 comments:
Nice runs, I do practice races and even race pace when only doing one discipline
Sure, I practice for races... but not the full distance! Can't wait to see what you do in the ACTUAL 5K!
I can see why that spot is a favourite of yours...I think it is pretty too :)
You'll kill that 5K...and it will be awesome.
WAY TO GO!! That is awesome for a time trail...I am actually getting excited for the Bay! Woohoo!
great time for the practice 5k. You'll beat it for sure come race day!! By the looks of it pretty nice place to be running too!
you are going to kick butt at that 5K! i also hope you have similar temps at your race. they sound perfect!
thanks for the birthday wishes. :)
I don't practice for races but I probably should. The closest I come is a pace run in a long training plan. I try to make those real races as often as I can because I don't like pace runs. Good luck on the 5K. You will def. go under 30. It is so much easier in a race than on your own.
Woo-freaking-hoo, Laura! So happy for you!
whoa that hill picture, it looks terrifying. You have some bad ass routes!
Pretty sweet that you're going to snatch a PB in the 5k too! That's because you run those crazy hills!
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