Sunday was the 10th Annual City of Dublin 5K Run and Walk. Louis had me do this instead of runing 24 with the rest of the gang. At first I didn't want to...I am not a fan of 5Ks. Then, the visions and nightmares of my last 5K in December popped in my head. That picture of me coming to the finish line, just gassed and looking out of shape was enough inspiration to get myself out there.
I am glad I did.
First, Sunday morning was cold and windy...not the best conditions for a 24 miler. I could manage to get through a 5K, and go home to my Irish Coffee...this would not be a problem.
Second and most important....I got my PR and put my previous 5K to shame! 19:38! One minute faster than what I ran in December! The first half mile, everything was tight and I just wanted to stop. By the one mile mark, I was in full gear...clocking an even six minutes. The hill half way through killed me...It was not big, but just big enough. At the home stretch I thought I was going to hurl! Then, as soon as it began, it was over!
A great race...I know I can beat 19:30.
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