I normally dread 5Ks, but I'm hopeful for this one.
Why?
Look at the start time! It's not early morning!
I picked up my packet at my running group tonight!
One of the many benefits of being in a running group at a running store.
And, the coolest thing: one of my coaches is pacing me. What's her plan?
- Mile 1: I will tell her stories.
- Mile 2: We will have a conversation.
- Mile 3: She will tell me stories.
The idea is that I will start off easy and keep getting faster. Mile 3 sounds a little scary, but I think I'm ready for it. The speed work we've been doing has to help, right?
Thanks to the brilliant Bean, I have A, B and C goals for the race:
- Goal A: less than 34:32 (my lowest official 5K time)
- Goal B: between 34:32 and 36:00
- Goal C: have fun and don't fall in the water
For some reason, my running confidence isn't that high right now. I think those pesky long runs are messing with me. All of these goals seem unattainable now. I know I shouldn't think that way, but I can't help it. Hopefully, I can prove myself wrong.
Do you like 5Ks? Have you ever been paced? How did it go? Have you ever lost your running confidence? How did you get it back?
Have I ever mentioned that I don't like 5Ks? Well, I really don't like 5Ks. I mean, I really don't like 5Ks.
So, I signed up for another one.
Completely logical, right? Yeah, I thought so too.
But, this one is different.
Why?
Well, it's an evening race so that's a huge bonus for this morning hater. But, the even cooler thing? One of my coaches said she'd pace me. Wow. That's an honor. I can't pass that up.
And, with this speed work (and my love of it and my accomplishment of running 2 whole miles in a single-digit minute mile), I'm kind of excited (even if the race does involve my nemesis, the Pier).
Look out, you pesky 5K distance. I'm coming for you in a few weeks!
