Race Report

PVI Runfest 5k - 15:08(4th place)

I was hoping to run a faster time but I am happy with how the race turned out. There was never a point in the race where I actually ran with somebody, that makes a little more difficult to run fast. The lead pack went out in 4:30 and I settled in at 4:42 hoping to pick off a couple of guys. I was breathing fairly hard throughout the first mile, but I knew I had to keep the effort and at least one guy would come back to me. Once guys started falling off the pack, I was actually able to relax and get my breathing under control.
By the time the second mile came around I was already in 4th and that is where I ended up. I hit the two mile in 9:40(4:58 split) and I think I got somewhat frustrated since I realized I was not going to break 15. I was still able to relax and put in a good effort to finish in 15:08.
Next up is training...which I think will last until the Veterans Day 10k.