This morning I did the Achilles Hope & Possibility 5-Miler in Central Park. I finished in 37:57 (7:36s).
The start of the race was about 70 degrees with moderate humidity. Overall it was warm but good running weather. I set out to keep an even pace and not push myself. Generally, I did just that, though I did start to push just a little bit toward the end, eventually leading to a super-fast sprinting finish that had me overtake some people far ahead of me. I ended up doing “considerably” better in this weekend’s race then last weekend’s. Not really sure why other than maybe my mental game improved a bit. I’m feeling that my cardiac system needs strengthening, particularly my heart from pumping oxygenated blood into my system as I run.
I biked to and from this race (just like last week), which is an enjoyable tradition. Nothing much to report for this “race,” though. Just another “race” in which I didn’t (truly) race!
My Unofficial Garmin Stats: