BQ by 40

It's been since spring since I raced a 5k. I had forgotten how intense the burn is compared to even a slightly longer race, like a 5 miler. My target was 21:30, but lost a little bit of the mental will to complete the challenge mid-race, especially after going out a little too hard in the 1st 1/4 mile. Still, I was able to lock onto someone ahead of me the whole race for pacing and finally pass him just past the 3 mile mark.

The race course had +/- 100 ft of elvation change, which worked out to about 1.3% average incline. The course also had 2 turnarounds, which I think I managed to pick up some speed on.

My previous 5k PR, set at the Anthem 5k this year, was 21:54. I beat that mark by 13 seconds @ 21:41. Given that I've battled a couple injuries this year, and ran a marathon 2 weeks ago, I'm happy. For the record, that's 9 PRs this year, and my first race at a sub-7 pace.

I also took 3rd place in the 25-34 age group:



9 PRs this year, including 2 10 milers and 2 5ks.

1. Hangover Classic 10-miler PR -- 1:23:06
2. Anthem 5k PR -- 21:54
3. Rodes City Run 10k PR -- 46:26
4. Papa John's 10-miler PR -- 1:15:20
5. KDF mini-marathon PR -- 1:46:12
6. Flying Pig marathon PR -- 3:39:44
7. Hunger Relief Relay (9.2) PR -- 1:12:34
8. Home Run 5 miler PR -- 37:03
9. Santa Sprint and Stroll -- 21:41

1/4 mile splits:

Distance	Time	Total Time	Pace
0.25 Mi	1:33	1:33	6:12
0.25 Mi	1:40	3:13	6:40
0.25 Mi	1:45	4:58	7:00
0.25 Mi	1:46	6:44	7:04
0.25 Mi	1:40	8:24	6:40
0.25 Mi	1:45	10:09	7:00
0.25 Mi	1:45	11:54	7:00
0.25 Mi	1:46	13:40	7:04
0.25 Mi	1:47	15:27	7:08
0.25 Mi	1:44	17:11	6:56
0.25 Mi	1:47	18:58	7:08
0.25 Mi	1:40	20:38	6:40
0.15 Mi	0:58	21:36	6:27

Elevation: (flat like a treadmill)

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