Jingle Bell 5K
December 1st, 2007
The clock read 26.29 as I came across the finish line. I know I crossed the two mile marker at 16.26, so I’m guessing the 8.5 average was more like a 7/8.5/10 or something along those lines. I crossed lines after finishing though (The water lady was over there), so I don’t know if my billet number will match the clock.
Lessons learned:
- Checking a stopwatch while running doesn’t really work. Just run, and slow down when you need to.
- The cold air didn’t bother me.
- After the second mile I didn’t need my fleece anymore, but it wasn’t uncomfortable.
- Don’t accidentally inhale and drink water at the same time (did this right after finishing. DOH).
- Music is an excellent pacer. Hey, this song is over! That means I’ve run my first 5 minutes!
- Don’t get caught towards the back at the start unless you like running over grannies.
- 5K doesn’t sound like a lot, and you feel awesome after finishing it, but…
All in all, not bad for a month of training/first race.
The clock read 26.29 as I came across the finish line. I know I crossed the two mile marker at 16.26, so I’m guessing the 8.5 average was more like a 7/8.5/10 or something along those lines. I crossed lines after finishing though (The water lady was over there), so I don’t know if my billet number will match the clock.
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