Another Day, Another Race

I have another race this weekend.  The CHKD Run/Walk for the Kids.  This will be my third time running this particular race.  I like this race for several reasons:  (1) it’s for a good cause (2) it’s only 5 miles (3) it has an early start, 7:15 am among other things.  My past results weren’t too shabby either:

2012 Results: 

 

 

2014 Results:

 

 

I don’t know how I did so well in 2014.  I seem to remember there being so many people at the start line and I just wanted to get away from them, so I was running really fast.  Suffice it to say I haven’t been able to break 50 minutes at this distance in a while.  Who knows?  Maybe I’ll surprise myself with a burst of adrenaline and I’ll have a repeat of my 2014 results.  I ran this morning and I felt tired and “heavy” and just plain slow and it took me almost 52 minutes to complete the run. 

I also registered for a 5k which takes place on the same day but I’m going to do that one virtually.  I still get credit for the race and I receive another medal.  I’ve been debating on whether or not I should just do both races on the same day.  The 8k is at 7:15 and the 5k is at 9:40. Logistically, I could do them both, but do I want to?  I’m already registered as a “virtual” runner for the 5k so I think I’ll just leave it at that.  I think the only reason I was considering it is because I really want both medals on that day.  I’m impatient like that.

 

I am enjoying racing again.  I like being outside and just getting my heart rate up.  It feels good to be active and to do things that keep my body healthy and strong.