Favorite time of the year for running, not going to lie. Late October, leaves orange and yellow on the tree or falling. Doesn't matter. Ran low 17's a couple of years ago at this Great Bay 5K race a few years ago. Today, fingers crossed and willing, maybe sub 7's or 21 minutes? Easy half mile warm up from the pickup truck to the start line. Settled in the roomy 3rd row in my black CMS technical tee reminding me of Dave Dunham. Race feels like it falls from Stratham to Greenland, NH. Quick course. CR was broken later that morning (low 15).
Off to a quick, good, clean, start, mile 1 just under goal pace with well over 75 runners single file strung out. Mile 2 was just over seven minute mile pace. Came down to the last mile really with another consistent just barely sub 7 to cross the finish line at 21:41. Translates to 6:59 pace. 84th place, 10th out of 28 in my age group. I will take what I get, battling, yes, racing. Feels so good. Competing. Times will improve with patience and smart diligence.
Grabbed a water and a slice of watermelon beyond the finish and jogged a mile back to the truck, headed home. Happy. Competing. Keep it simple.
Great Bay 5K 2019 race results
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