I was beginning to think I was destined to never have a great running photo to show off. I’m usually pictured in some awkward pose that hardly looks like I’m running at all, but here I was captured with both feet off the ground in the middle of my kick in the last few yards of the race.
The Rock-n-Run 5k on Saturday was a great event and I managed to PR again by a healthy 51 seconds. 23:07!
I averaged 7:27 per mile and ran at a fairly consistent pace throughout the race, 7:19 was my fastest mile. That elusive 7:00 mile escaped me again, but I’m hot on its tail.
The temperature was about 78 degrees and Florida’s usual high humidity made the air feel heavy. I was sweating heavily even before the start. I’m really looking forward to racing this winter. Give me a dry day with temperatures in the 50’s and I think I will be able to run some impressive times.
That IS a good photo! I was actually relieved to read that you think you normally look awkward. In almost all of mine I wonder what the heck am I supposedly doing? It certainly doesn't look like running - at least not running worth bragging about. Maybe someday I, too, will have the good photo!
ReplyDeleteAveraged 7:27 per mile ... Yeah, that's like 3 minutes faster than me. Nice work, Speedy Gonzalez!
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Thanks Fruitfly. I've seen some great running pictures on your blog. I've been reading about your upcoming trip to my neck of the woods. Hope you have a great time.
ReplyDeleteYay!! This gives me hope, I've also never had a good race photo! You look like your head is in the game! Great photo! Lucky you!
ReplyDelete@freak4fitness Thanks, I was exhausted and focussed on the finish line.
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