Ok, so breaking 30 minutes for a 5K may not be a PR for some...but I finally did it. I have been running mostly mid range runs of 4 & 5 miles and not really working on speed. But I knew at the last 1/2 marathon I did I held sub 10 min miles early on. So yesterday I did a 5K and my goal was under 30 minutes.
It was tougher than I thought it would be. Luckily I had a "rabbitt". She looked more comfortable at that pace than I did, but I stayed on her heels. She did speed up some in the 2nd mile, but I hung with her. I did allow her more of lead during the last mile and that almost cost me my sub 30 minutes. Came in 29:50.
Of course in my age group I would have to run sub 8 minute miles to really place or be near the top. Doubt that will ever happen. But I am quietly celebrating my own victory and PR!
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