This weekend marked the escalation of the intensity of my race schedule for "The Year of 40". I was able to check off races #2 and #3 between Friday evening and Saturday morning at the Critz Tybee Run Fest. I was able to run the 5k Friday evening where according to the official timing I was just
off my PR pace. 7'27"/mile is my PR pace and I finished this 5k with a pace of 7'29"/mile.
Saturday morning was the 10k race. Bright (sort of), early (7:00 AM start), and cold (feel like of 37 degrees at start time)! Even having run the evening before, I was able to set a PR pace for a 10k distance at 7'57"/mile.
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This particular race event is unique in that you are right off of the beach and get to enjoy the scenery and surroundings of a small beach community. Other than the colder temperatures, I think it was a great way to kick "The Year of 40" into high gear. Ultimately I chose to see the temperatures and the strong winds as challenges to overcome and opportunities to focus on giving my best effort. I'm completely satisfied with my performance and results. I even got to meet up with a friend who's gotten into running as well. It's always great when you can have people around you to share the experience and provide extra motivation. I'll also say that I fully believe that my PR times are in no small part to my new Newton running shoes which I just picked up this week (as well as some running tips that came in handy this weekend!) from one of our local running organizations called Georgia Game Changers. My stride felt more effortless and I really think my my running economy was much improved thanks to the design of the shoes on how the foot impacts the ground.
Whatever it was I'll take it and take my PR time happily!
"The Year of 40" will continue, so stay tuned!!
Saturday morning was the 10k race. Bright (sort of), early (7:00 AM start), and cold (feel like of 37 degrees at start time)! Even having run the evening before, I was able to set a PR pace for a 10k distance at 7'57"/mile.
(Searchable results available HERE)
This particular race event is unique in that you are right off of the beach and get to enjoy the scenery and surroundings of a small beach community. Other than the colder temperatures, I think it was a great way to kick "The Year of 40" into high gear. Ultimately I chose to see the temperatures and the strong winds as challenges to overcome and opportunities to focus on giving my best effort. I'm completely satisfied with my performance and results. I even got to meet up with a friend who's gotten into running as well. It's always great when you can have people around you to share the experience and provide extra motivation. I'll also say that I fully believe that my PR times are in no small part to my new Newton running shoes which I just picked up this week (as well as some running tips that came in handy this weekend!) from one of our local running organizations called Georgia Game Changers. My stride felt more effortless and I really think my my running economy was much improved thanks to the design of the shoes on how the foot impacts the ground.
Whatever it was I'll take it and take my PR time happily!
"The Year of 40" will continue, so stay tuned!!
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