Saturday, May 13, 2006
Today I ran a last minute 5K here in town. I ran this race a few years ago and didn't particularly like the way it was organized but was talked into by Ian who said he would kick my tush at the race! So with that in mind I took my daughter and we did the 1 mile fun run together (it was closer to a half a mile though they forgot a turn).
After that I did the 5K. Splits were 6:08, 6:10 and 7 min even for last 1.1 miles for a total time of 19:18. Finished 14th overall 1st in age group (M45-49). Overall pretty pleased with the more even splits but wished I had kicked it up a bit in the end. Still much better results than I have been having and finally feel back to where I was before the Jeep Challenge. I just need to knock of another 19 seconds before mid June (hint for blog mate Tammy I found the race for the Kure 5K in Seattle when I am out there)
And yes I did beat Ian by 14 seconds!
Highlight of the race was running with my daughter though. Given everything that has happened with my bosses son (horrible accident) it makes me cherish my time with my youngest even more.
Enjoy the day everyone.
After that I did the 5K. Splits were 6:08, 6:10 and 7 min even for last 1.1 miles for a total time of 19:18. Finished 14th overall 1st in age group (M45-49). Overall pretty pleased with the more even splits but wished I had kicked it up a bit in the end. Still much better results than I have been having and finally feel back to where I was before the Jeep Challenge. I just need to knock of another 19 seconds before mid June (hint for blog mate Tammy I found the race for the Kure 5K in Seattle when I am out there)
And yes I did beat Ian by 14 seconds!
Highlight of the race was running with my daughter though. Given everything that has happened with my bosses son (horrible accident) it makes me cherish my time with my youngest even more.
Enjoy the day everyone.
# posted by Kurt @ 3:17 PM 
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Dude... that local 5k better be flat as a damn pancake. My 3 mile marker today was 32 minutes... but it was hilly, and I was pacing for a half marathon...so maybe. just maybe. I can pull a rabbit outta my hat next month :)
And you didn't mention weather conditions, hot and humid?? Nice run, and I bet your daughter loved being able to run with daddy...
I think it's great of you to spend time running with your daughter. Good 5K time too - maybe your daughter will grow up to be a speedster like you!
Hey Kurt!
I forgot to explain--in response to your recent post on my blog, the pace I'm running for Cleveland Marathon is 10:53 which for me is very slow, so that's why I'm not used to running it. :) I didn't want to initially say that because I didn't want to knock anyone who is that pace of course--hey a marathon's a marathon no matter how long it takes ya! But I'm used to running 9 minute miles, so I have to slow down lots for this one. But thanks for the speedwork tips! :)
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I forgot to explain--in response to your recent post on my blog, the pace I'm running for Cleveland Marathon is 10:53 which for me is very slow, so that's why I'm not used to running it. :) I didn't want to initially say that because I didn't want to knock anyone who is that pace of course--hey a marathon's a marathon no matter how long it takes ya! But I'm used to running 9 minute miles, so I have to slow down lots for this one. But thanks for the speedwork tips! :)
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