Anyway, I had what I would consider my worst 5K in 2 years. I have recently done a little bit of speed work and some weight lifting since my 1/2 marathon in early May. I guess by the middle of June I expected that my legs would be fine from the 1/2 marathon but I am starting to think that they aren't. Not sure really what to base the poor time on. For now though, I will continue to set new goals and do my best to achieve them. I want to run a sub 24 minute 5K by the end of the year. Last Thanksgiving I ran a 24:12 on a shorter course so I am oh so close.
Below is my bib for the Kilbride. It says my time (25:55) and on the right it says, "Going Backwards". This is how I feel right now but I post this picture and will keep this bib nearby so I remember it and use it as some motivation to do better. My hope is by showing my weakness and failure others (including my cross athletes) will understand it is a part of running. The good news is I always rebound and I am hoping to Do Work and Get Better.
