Today was the saturday in the month when the 5km challenge is run. Normally I like to head out and do this at 6.15am however this is not an option as it leaves Mother with 2 children to get ready in the morning and it only takes one of them to be having a bad day to create havoc.
After getting through saturday morning chores and putting the kids down for a sleep I hit the road at 1.00pm. As per routine I warmed up with a light jog around from Montage. I really wanted to have a dip today as the 1km repeats I ran on thursday indicated I was in fair shape.
I ran 18.01 after giving just about all I had, a 1 second pb. I dearly wanted to get under 18 minutes after I got out to a good start, running the first 2 kms in 6.59. However it was a real struggle holding that pace and whilst the last 3 were run consistently at 3.40 pace I just didnt have that kick in that last km. I got to 4kms in 14.21 and I knew I just had to run a 3.35ish to get the time I wanted. While the mind was willing the legs were found wanting as I just couldnt find a kick anywhere in that last km.
So mildly dissapointing but a good result considering the lack of speedwork and the fact I was running solo. And a pb is a pb so I will take it.
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Mate, you have to be happy with that, given your recent program and "distractions"!
Good to see you today and look forward to catching up again on the 11th.
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