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- http://www.keithpeters.org
- Miles:
- 2569 total / 219 in 2012
- Goal:
2012 Goals: Run some marathons. 1400 miles.
Keith Peters 5k race report. ti...
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5K race report.
Time by my watch was actually 25:47. DM rounded it off. I was shooting for under 27, and vaguely hoping for under 26. So I'm very happy with that.
I lined up near the back of the pack but then a lot more came in after me, so I wound up about 2/3 back. Once we started moving, I passed a whole bunch of people. Continued a positive ratio of passing / being passed throughout the first couple miles.
First mile was 8:18 and I felt good. During mile 2 I noticed I was running sub 8 for a while. Knew this was a bit too fast, so took it a little easier and finished mile 2 in 8:12.
Mile 3 was where it started to hurt. My passing to being passed ratio started to reverse. Part of my brain told me that it would be OK if I wanted to stop and walk for a while. I kicked that part of my brain in the face and told it to shut up. Mile 3 took me 8:42.
With the finish line in site, my watch said 23 something. But there was a big loop I had to go around to get there. I gritted my teeth and attempted a sprint. I did the last 1/10th of a mile at a pace of 8:05.
Everything felt great throughout the run. The thing that got me the worst is that I have slight exercise induced asthma. It can kick in when I run in the cold. It's actually gotten way better since I've been running. Most runs I don't even notice it. But pushing it this hard really brought it on good. Plus, it was about 20ºF and the race was at Boston Seaport. Nice harbor breeze made it feel a lot colder.
Feel pretty good afterwards. Right calf has a nice knot. They served Legal Seafoods clam chowder and Harpoon Brewery beer. Free beer on Sunday morning? If this isn't a reason to run, I don't know what is. :)
Way to ROCK 25 min! You are fast, Keith. Wicked fast.
Wait until it warms up, your poor lungs will be much better and I bet you'll see this PR fall before the summer takes hold. Ah, Legal's clam chowder... that made me wince. :)
about 2 years ago • Like
Agree with Elodie: you are fast! Awesome race -- fantastic pace -- and how great to surpass your expectations and just fly!! And good job telling your body who was boss at about mile 3. Congrats!!
about 2 years ago • Like
"Part of my brain told me that it would be OK if I wanted to stop and walk for a while. I kicked that part of my brain in the face and told it to shut up" - YEAH! good job. that's the part of my brain that I have to kick almost every time I run. Great job! and that IS a good reason to run. take care of yourself
about 2 years ago • Like
Keith, i read this right before i left for my run today and stored the phrase "i kicked that part of my brain in the face" for usage in case I needed it. :-) Awesome race, congrats again!!!!!
about 2 years ago • Like
Super race, Keith! You beat my 5K PR by almost a minute! I love the part about kicking that part of your brain in the face! On difficult runs, I'm always reminding myself that when fatigue sets in, the mental part is bigger than the physical. When it gets tough, I try to think of the quote by Steve Prefontaine: "A lot of people run a race to see who is fastest. I run to see who has the most guts..." If that fails to inspire, I don't know what will!
about 2 years ago • Like
Congratulations on a great run!! I'm sure this is just the first of many races. I have asthma so I know what you mean about the cold weather, that's one of the reasons I stay on the TM this time of year. If you don't have an inhaler ask your doctor about it. I use mine 15 minutes before each run and it makes a big difference.
about 2 years ago • Like
You should be proud buddy! Helluva first race! The best part of your race for me is tht you thought about stopping and walking but didn't! You're a runner! Good job!
about 2 years ago • Like
Great race report and great way to finish! I second what Jason C says about the inhaler. I have the same issue and that's what my doc tells me to do. Now I rarely notice effects of asthma.
about 2 years ago • Like
Thanks everyone. Glad you liked the brain face-kick visual. :) Vern, I love that quote too. Now more than ever. As for the inhaler, I thought about that today. My asthma has never been bad enough to need one. And since I've been running regularly, it's gotten so much better. This was probably only the second time this winter where I would have even used it. With the expense and the fact that those things expire, not sure it would be worth it, but I'll keep it in the back of my mind.
about 2 years ago • Like
OK, just got my official results.
Time was 25:48. So just 1 second off my Garmin.
I came in 164 out of 681 overall, so in the top 25%. Woohoo!
And #18 in the 40-49 age group.
I'm amazed.
about 2 years ago • Like
If you get a time that is better than your goal - you have to be happy with that. Good race Keith.
about 2 years ago • Like
Hey, new profile phot from your 10K! Cool!
about 2 years ago • Like
Excellent race!
about 2 years ago • Like