Last night as part of my training I ran 5 miles at 7:03 pace. Actually, I ran 3.5 miles at 7:03 pace, took a couple minute breather and ran the last 1.5 miles @ 7:03 pace.
I finished the 3.5 miles in 24:46 which would have put me in the top 4 men from my company in the 3.5 mile Chase Corporate Challenge.
But calculating out the 5k time, I ran it in about 21:52-21:56. Looking at some 5k race results I saw this would have put me in or near placing in some 5k races for my age group. And I could have run a little faster even. I have never actually run in a 5k race before. But I may try it. It would be cool to actually place in the top 3 in a race.
How the freak did this happen? I am not even a freakin runner!
Yeah it was on a treadmill. Always a treadmill. Interestingly, I tend to run even faster out on the road than on the TM. It’s like it under reports.
I just glanced at the local races for 5k’s, but nothing jumped out at me right away. I will look a little further. It is getting cold here, and I really don’t like running in the cold.
But next Wednesday I am scheduled to run 6 miles. 2 easy, 3 @ 7:14, 1 easy. The 7:14 pace is from the 3:30 schedule. I have been doing the paces from the 3:15 schedule for the fast runs, and that has me doing the 3 miles @ 6:45 pace.
Following the Las Vegas Marathon, I intend to up my training paces. Maybe start training on the 3:15 all the way, or maybe even the 3:10? I am sure I can find some good 5k’s in the spring when it is warmer out.
When are you going to post about your amazing results? You have the most fabulous work ethic when it comes to training, and the FIRST plan really worked well for you. Share the joy
Comment by Database Diva — December 6, 2007 @ 8:02 pm