Just back from vacation and need to get caught up on posting. So, to begin, I'll briefly report on my race last Sunday, the second day of our vacation.
Prior to heading down to Rehoboth, DE, we received a packet of information from the realtor with a list of things to do, one of the events was Jimmy's Grill 5K, which is one of a series of races held in Dewey Beach by Seven Sisters and Four Brothers. This seemed like a great way to start vacation and to possibly PR on a flat course.
Got up about an hour and a half early on race day and went through my usual routine. With about an hour to go before the race - 8:00 a.m. - I went out the door and ran from Rehoboth to Dewey Beach, which is about a mile and a half. I felt really good, and after checking in, I went through some form drills and made my way to the starting line. While there, I saw a guy with a Marine Corps tattoo, so I offered a "semper fi." His name was Jay Owens and he along with his wife Lisa were down for vacation and were running races.
Gun went off promptly at 8:00, and off we went. Jay was setting a blazing pace as was his wife. I settled into a 6:00 minute pace and was able to run my first mile in 6:05. Felt good and the second mile was 6:12. It is here that I start to fall apart in the 5K, which means I need a little more experience and a little different approach to training. Right around 2.5 miles is where my mind starts playing tricks, and by mile 3 I was down to 6:27. It was also at this point that I was passed by the only runner to do so other than those who got out in front at the start. I tried to real him in, but couldn't, but managed to sprint into the finish well below my goal of 20:00.
Results and Final Comments
* Official time - 19:40; 13th overall; 3rd in age group and a PR.
* Jay set our age group course record and his wife Lisa also broke the record, but so did the overall female winner. Just never know who is going to show up. Later in the week we were able to get together with Jay and Lisa for a little cheer at the Rusty Rudder. They picked up the tab with some of the gift certificates they won in the race. Thank you Jay and Lisa.
Prior to heading down to Rehoboth, DE, we received a packet of information from the realtor with a list of things to do, one of the events was Jimmy's Grill 5K, which is one of a series of races held in Dewey Beach by Seven Sisters and Four Brothers. This seemed like a great way to start vacation and to possibly PR on a flat course.
Got up about an hour and a half early on race day and went through my usual routine. With about an hour to go before the race - 8:00 a.m. - I went out the door and ran from Rehoboth to Dewey Beach, which is about a mile and a half. I felt really good, and after checking in, I went through some form drills and made my way to the starting line. While there, I saw a guy with a Marine Corps tattoo, so I offered a "semper fi." His name was Jay Owens and he along with his wife Lisa were down for vacation and were running races.
Gun went off promptly at 8:00, and off we went. Jay was setting a blazing pace as was his wife. I settled into a 6:00 minute pace and was able to run my first mile in 6:05. Felt good and the second mile was 6:12. It is here that I start to fall apart in the 5K, which means I need a little more experience and a little different approach to training. Right around 2.5 miles is where my mind starts playing tricks, and by mile 3 I was down to 6:27. It was also at this point that I was passed by the only runner to do so other than those who got out in front at the start. I tried to real him in, but couldn't, but managed to sprint into the finish well below my goal of 20:00.
Results and Final Comments
* Official time - 19:40; 13th overall; 3rd in age group and a PR.
* Jay set our age group course record and his wife Lisa also broke the record, but so did the overall female winner. Just never know who is going to show up. Later in the week we were able to get together with Jay and Lisa for a little cheer at the Rusty Rudder. They picked up the tab with some of the gift certificates they won in the race. Thank you Jay and Lisa.
* I would have won the age group below me. Did I mention that you just never know who is going to show up.
* 45-49 age group finished 4th, 11th and 13th.
* If you're ever in Dewey Beach, be sure to run one of the races sponsored by Seven Sisters and Four Brothers. They are great events and the post race party is awesome. Visit the website for results and pictures. I made it into the "winners" photo, but was slightly cut out. I'm the guy in the red on the left
* 45-49 age group finished 4th, 11th and 13th.
* If you're ever in Dewey Beach, be sure to run one of the races sponsored by Seven Sisters and Four Brothers. They are great events and the post race party is awesome. Visit the website for results and pictures. I made it into the "winners" photo, but was slightly cut out. I'm the guy in the red on the left
3 comments:
Congrats on the 5k.
You ran at an average of what.... a 6:15-minute mile?? That's pretty good, bro. wow.
Glad you got some quality time in on your trip. Looks like it was a good time and well-needed.
Wow Kurt!! I'm impressed. Congrats on going sub-20. I had a feeling you would be doing that soon.
BTW, I actually did get my tushie out of bed for a run the other day, but no magical seussical moments hit me... I've got writer's block now. Ha Ha! Have a good one!
atta boy fish, sounds like a great vacation. nice pirate outfits....rrrr!!
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