Suncoast Run for Kids 10k - 1st 30:23.8
I set a new record for both bedtime and wake up time. Usually any attempt at going to bed early leads to a night where I never fall asleep, but yesterday I was exhausted and passed out at 7:30pm. Incredible. Of course I had to get up at 4:30am to drive across the state to make the 8am race start time so a good nights rest wasn't what I got. It was a nice day for racing though, about 60 degrees and overcast at start time. Eric Walker set the pace pretty much for the first 5 miles with Tyrone Bell and I running right with him running consistent 4:55 pace. With about 800m-1000m to go Tyrone made a move and got some seperation on me. He opened up about 10-15 meters on me with Eric Walker about the same distance back. We turned a corner and had about 300m left and I opened up a furious kick. It was incredible. Arms flailing, legs flapping, and the head bouncing. It was the type of kick that'd make one observer say "that guy once ran 3:43 for 1500m" while another says "that guy once ran 3:43 for 1500m?" It was sloppy but it was effective as I closed the gap and quickly went past Tyrone about halfway down the final straight away. From there I did a lot of looking over my shoulder to make sure I used as little energy as possible because energy was running short. I was really impressed though by both Tyrone and Eric. They ran tough and have a ton of potential as they're both young. They talked afterwards about hoping to join a professional group and I hope they do so because they've got a ton of potential. The race was good though as I got the win and found I've still got the finishing speed but this is the second race in a row were I've fallen off with about 1k to go. Obviously it's something I need to work on in the future.
PM 5 miles 30:05
Daytona Sidewalks
Since last weeks post race evening run really helped in the recovery process I went out for a second run today. For the first half mile my plantar was extremely tight but it loosened up and I felt pretty good on the run. Plus NC State beat UNC-CH tarholes in BBall. All in all a good day. I'm tired. Peace. | 