After yesterday's effort and a 90 minute swim this morning, I did not feel much like racing 5 miles tonight, I really must admit. Alas, I made a picnic dinner, dropped Joe off to run 5 miles down to the beach and proceeded myself to field 5 to get us set up. Said hello to some folks and before I knew it, we were starting. Once again, no warm up. But, eh, I wasn't racing, so no worries.
Started out slow, legs felt heavy. Then I hear my name, and there is Chris Duvally. So I go along with him for a wee bit, huffing and puffing to chat and keep up with him, and he takes off. I look at my watch, I am running a 9 minute pace. Ah, what the heck, let's go and see what these legs can do then.
My PR for a 5 mile distance was 47:33 back in December. Tonight (insert major drum roll here) was 46:13!!!!!!! Holy smokes. I couldn't believe it!!! What a way to end the summer series. Simply tickled pink. Another pedicure in the bank Mindy! We are set into the fall for now. I think those hills in OW are already paying big dividends. Oh, I'm just so excited, I don't know how I'll get any sleep...poor Joe. :)
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