Bun Run 5k
Today was the annual Schlotzsky's Bun Run 5k. It turned out to be a beautiful day for April in Austin. It was in the low 40s when I woke up and chilly when I got to the race site. I drank 12 ounces of Accelerade and ate half a Clif Bar on the way to the site. I met Jay near the Palmer auditorium and we walked over to the zero mile marker. We met up with a few Gazelles and did a two mile warmup. I did the drills and then headed off to find a bathroom. I got some additional water at the zero mile marker, ate my Carboom and headed over to the start.
I lined up near the front with Sean, Marci, Anne and Jan. I think I was 3 or 4 folks deep. I was worried about getting stuck in the first mile and losing time that you can't make up in a 5k. The conditions were absolutely perfect for the race. The gun went off and I took off. We went over the river, around the new city hall, and down Cesar Chavez. I ran a 6:19.43 first mile and was feeling good. The second mile is pretty straight except for the loop near AHS. There was a good band playing there...Green Rabbits or something. I was focused so I couldn't clap or do a thumbs up for them, but they were playing a good song and it was a nice little boost. Heading back up Cesar Chavez is all slightly uphill and you can feel it. I did mile 2 in 6:41.74 and was starting to feel it. I had KK in my sights coming under the Pfluger bridge and wanted to desperately beat her ass. I passed her on my left as we went by the old electric company and was hoping she wouldn't see me, but she did. She passed me back right before we got to the bridge and she cut the corner running...cheating Bitch! I know I was slowing down, but tried to kick it up a notch crossing the bridge. I saw Alex yelling for me...thanks Alex!...and continued to kick it in. I did mile 3 in 6:41.53...very consistent with mile two. I turned the corner and was trying to keep this guy I raced against at the Cap 10k behind me. I kept pushing and crossed the line ahead of that guy. We have each other a high five after the finish for a good race. I did the last .1 mile is :41.18.
I had my time as 20:22, but the official clock said 20:24, so I will take that time for the books. I got 2nd place in what will probably be my last Clydesdales race. It was a lifetime PR by 1 minute over a 5k that I did last July. This time also gives me an average predicted time of 3:18:15 for the marathon. http://run-down.com/statistics/calc.php
Jay and I jogged back to the cars and I headed home. My back was really tight after the race, but it really loosened up after some stretching when I got home. My legs feel great and it was a great day overall for me and for the Gazelles...lots of PRs and medals were had by the members of the group.
Estimated mileage for the day 5.5 miles.
I lined up near the front with Sean, Marci, Anne and Jan. I think I was 3 or 4 folks deep. I was worried about getting stuck in the first mile and losing time that you can't make up in a 5k. The conditions were absolutely perfect for the race. The gun went off and I took off. We went over the river, around the new city hall, and down Cesar Chavez. I ran a 6:19.43 first mile and was feeling good. The second mile is pretty straight except for the loop near AHS. There was a good band playing there...Green Rabbits or something. I was focused so I couldn't clap or do a thumbs up for them, but they were playing a good song and it was a nice little boost. Heading back up Cesar Chavez is all slightly uphill and you can feel it. I did mile 2 in 6:41.74 and was starting to feel it. I had KK in my sights coming under the Pfluger bridge and wanted to desperately beat her ass. I passed her on my left as we went by the old electric company and was hoping she wouldn't see me, but she did. She passed me back right before we got to the bridge and she cut the corner running...cheating Bitch! I know I was slowing down, but tried to kick it up a notch crossing the bridge. I saw Alex yelling for me...thanks Alex!...and continued to kick it in. I did mile 3 in 6:41.53...very consistent with mile two. I turned the corner and was trying to keep this guy I raced against at the Cap 10k behind me. I kept pushing and crossed the line ahead of that guy. We have each other a high five after the finish for a good race. I did the last .1 mile is :41.18.
I had my time as 20:22, but the official clock said 20:24, so I will take that time for the books. I got 2nd place in what will probably be my last Clydesdales race. It was a lifetime PR by 1 minute over a 5k that I did last July. This time also gives me an average predicted time of 3:18:15 for the marathon. http://run-down.com/statistics/calc.php
Jay and I jogged back to the cars and I headed home. My back was really tight after the race, but it really loosened up after some stretching when I got home. My legs feel great and it was a great day overall for me and for the Gazelles...lots of PRs and medals were had by the members of the group.
Estimated mileage for the day 5.5 miles.
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