A few months ago, Jason and I signed up for a 5K.
I did this race last year and the year before. It’s always been one of my favorites because of the downhill aspect. I’m not going to lie; I hate running uphill and because I hate it, I tend not to do it. So my favorite races are always ones that are either flat or have a downhill.
I do think that calling this race the downhill is a bit of a misnomer because there is a slight incline right before Mile 2. I swear it feels bigger when you’re running it. However, that sweet downhill for the entire third mile sort of makes up for it.
I haven’t exactly been training for this race. When I signed up, I had these grandiose plans of doing tempo runs, speedwork and long runs each week. Umm, yeah, that didn’t happen. That’s not to say that I haven’t been running, because I have, but I really haven’t run more than 3.5 miles at a time. For some dumb reason, I always put a lot of pressure on myself to PR in every race that I do. It’s really pretty silly. I mean, I can’t run each consecutive race faster than the next, especially when I’m not really training to do so.
I went to the gym tonight with the intention of running three miles. It sucked. I felt super tired and awful the entire time. So much so that I only ran two miles and walked the last one. I’m not sure what this means for the race. Hopefully it was just a fluke but I guess we’ll see on Saturday. I need to learn, however, that not every run can be good and not every race needs to be my fastest.
Everyone has off days – I’m sure you’ll be fine! Didn’t you PR this one last year?
Yes.
I’m sure you’ll feel better when you’re running outside. I need to find a down hill race. I agree that uphill totally sucks.
Today was your off day which means that race day will rock
I think it is amazing that you and Jason run together. I would have to literally beg steal and lie to get Keith to run with me! Ha!
I’ll see you Saturday. This is a fun one! Perfect was to get back into the swing of racing again. Hopefully the humidity will be low.
It’s great how you and Jason run together. My husband will still be asleep at home.
See you there! Did you just get that email that says there is a new UPHILL finish?
Oh no! I noticed the announcement that they changed the course slightly, but didn’tlook further into the details. Thanks for the tip, just looked at the new map. Not as pretty as the old one, but at least it won’t be a surprise now.
I have learned with all of my workouts that you have to take each day as an individual achievement. There are so many factors that work into the equation of a good workout day. Some days, 2 miles is a HUGE accomplishment! You’ll do great Lee!
Race runs are always different than regular runs. You’ll do great!
I didn’t put an pressure on myself to PR in the last race I did… because honestly, i didn’t care what my time was. I even WALKED for part of it, which I’ve never done in a race in my life. I finished 6 minutes slower than my last race of the same distance. And I just laughed! It it supposed to be fun, right?
This is my kind of race profile – I HATE running uphill too, although I’m bound to get better at it in my new neighborhood (you can’t get away from the hills). Have fun at the race, don’t let it stress you out. =)
Good luck on Saturday, you’ve got it! I’ve never done this race but I remember you liking it before.
Not every run is awesome, neither is every race. But, just go, have fun, and run the best you can! At the very least, you’ll have done a 5k that day, and that’s way more than some can say!