Run for Recovery 5k/Fall Schedule Finalized

I headed up to Troy to finish out this three 5ks in two weeks gauntlet.  I always run a race on the 4th, but wanted to relax on the 4th this year.  It rained a few hours before the race so it was hot and humid.  This race was held at Duke Park and if you ever get the chance, check it out.  It is a gorgeous park.  Here is my brief race report.

Mile 1- We started by running the inner loop of the bike path for the first mile.  It was pretty flat and fast despite the constant turns.  I felt great at the beginning and my stride felt pretty good.  My goal was to hit the first mile in seven minutes (rather than the ridiculous 6:23 I hit at last week's 5k).  I came close as the first mile went by in 6:53.

Mile 2- Slowed down a bit as always, but still felt pretty good.  We finished the interior loop and started on the outer loop.  There were fewer turns here, which really helped.  I started pacing another runner and it soon became a game of cat and mouse.  I passed him, he passed me.  The second mile clicked off in 7:16 (14:09).

Mile 3-  I passed my opponent for the final time and tried to kick it in for the last mile, but the humidity was having none of it.  I couldn't really start my kick until the last half mile or so.  The third mile went by in just over seven minutes and I hit the finish line in 22:06.  Even though I just missed my goal of breaking 22 minutes, I was pretty happy with this time.  It seems that getting the kind of times I was getting last year in 5ks just isn't in the cards this year.

This was a pretty good race and very well organized.  I really like races that stick with bike paths and off the roads.  They had plenty of food afterwards, including brats and burgers.  Not too bad at all.

I've finalized my Fall racing schedule and here's what I've signed up for: Little Miami Half Marathon in August, Air Force Half Marathon in September, Columbus Marathon in October, and the Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon in November.  I may fit in a few 5ks in the Fall, but not as many as last year.

Next race: Carriage Hill 5k- Huber Heights, OH