So today was the Reindeer 5k..... Weather - Rainy - 53 degrees F It had been raining since last night and forcasted to be raining most of the morning. I was kind of bummed but prepared for the worst. I woke up at 5 am and got everything ready (outfit, drinks, shoes, bib, etc). Drank about 20 oz of water and gatorade right away. I didn't drink anything until 1 hour before my race and just sipped on water and gatorade. Did the 5k warm up that Burt gave me. 2 mile warm up about 45 mins before the race start time. 15 min before start time...ran several strides and jogged some more to keep my heart rate up. (1.3 miles)
Unfortunately, the race was delayed for 15 mins and I was already at the start...just waiting with the crowd. Rain was still pouring and I just jogged in place till we started. I was totally soaked by then...shoes, socks, everything! Well, I did the best I could and felt good during the entire run. I know I could have ran better if it wasn't raining (better traction and if I wasn't soaked), but I guess I'm happy that I got a PR.
Here are my splits off my Garmin for the 5k. mile 1 - 6:21 mile 2 - 6:40 mile 3 - 6:42 last .13 - 0:45 (5:48 pace) Official time was 20:29 (6:35 pace). Sorry I didn't get any pics today but will post some if I find any of their website. Total Runners -1286 Placed - 83rd overall / 9th age group
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