March 3rd,  Sunday

“No matter how old I get, the race remains one of life’s most rewarding experiences.”  George Sheehan

Yesterday I ran 28:50 at the Saint Augustine Lighthouse 5K. It was somewhat disappointing.  Last year I ran 28:00.  The positive is that I completed the run under 30 minutes with no leg or foot issues at all. The negative is that I ran slower than last year and that my third mile was an indication that I am not very aerobically fit at this time. Mile one was in 8:30, mile 2 was in 9:10 and mile 3 was in 10:16.  The first mile was comfortable and relaxed, Second Mile was as expected somewhat demanding, but 3rd mile I had nothing left at all and sought only to finish in a respectable manner.  I think as a result of my recent training I am in better middle-distance shape than in 5K shape.  So, March will be a month of serious aerobic training.

I believe that the four days of almost zero running prior to this 5K race was helpful in clearing up nagging muscle aches in my calf and my quadricep. Hopefully I can get back to some serious longer runs in the four, five and six mile category.

I have been very neglectful of stats during the last week and have nothing to report. Today was pure recovery day. It was a wonderful 75 to 80 degree day on the beach including a pleasant 30 min. walk as the sun set.