Friday, July 24, 2009

Another Crack at 15 Minutes?


On Wednesday I ran the Fletcher's 12 Loop that I failed to finish a week before. Again, I felt very strong, but my legs were a little tired in the last mile due to the speed the day before. I intended to double up on Thursday, but decided to sleep in and give the legs a break. Instead, I ran 10 in the evening during a deluge. I hid as best I could under the brim of my hat, but still got soaked. It was a little fun. I then gorged on a fattening chicken sandwich, 2 mugs o' beer and a sundae. I followed that up with an easy 9 on Friday morning.

Tomorrow I'll run an easy morning shuffle then venture across the Potomac and try to race a good 5k. Of the 3 races so far in my summer "season", this is the one I am interested in pushing hardest. The weather looks to be quite warm, but it will only be 15 minutes of racing. Actually, my goal is break 15:00 and do my damnedest to whip as many runners as I can. I feel as if I am in good shape and, although not tapered, think I can eek out a good 5k based on my mile race, workouts and the mileage I've been doing. Additionally, this will be a great workout before the Falmouth Road Race...now just two weeks away.

2 comments:

RM said...

Developing...

Maryland State 5k Championship
Saturday, September 12
Baltimore

Our favorite race, Bay Cafe 5k, used to take place on Labor Day Monday. It was a super fast race. But the evil that is Baltimore City wants to charge us an arm and two legs to hold the event. It would cost $50 for registration we figure.

SO we are going to put on a 5k. Little to no fee. Super competitive only. Probably to keep our costs low on the track. Seeded heat, men and women, other heats. I am working on it, so I'll keep you posted to use you to help spread the word.

KLIM said...

That fits my schedule nicely (one week before Philly 13.1). I can't do Kentlands 5k this year, so this is a good substitute!