September 6th, Sunday
Today I finally got the courage to get off my butt and run a 5k for Jason’s Memorial event. I was very apprehensive with my still aching toe. I assumed that that my legs would be light after a five-day hiatus from running. I chose to stay at home and run around the block as I did with Rob a month or so ago for I different virtual race. A 5k is about 6 and a half laps around my neighborhood block. I did about a 20 minute warm up with several 25 stride pickups along the way. I thought my sense of timing would be way off, nut managed to keep steady low 8 minute pace for the first mile to my surprise. Running steady and relaxed, I managed to hit 2 miles 16:48. I decided to push the pace pretty hard in 3rd mile as I was getting somewhat fatigued. The goal was to run a 3rd mile under 9 minutes, which is something I have not done yet in a 5K race. I continued to push and managed a 8:59 mile. (25:46) Realising that I could break 27 minutes for this effort, I pushed the final 176 yards in 53 seconds. Final time 26:40! This surpassed all of my expectations. I believe that under ideal conditions in a competitive environment I may be capable of breaking 26 minutes at this time. This performance has prompted me to want to compete in the Shore AC adult cross-country program that is conducted during late September and October. It consists of six 5K races on consecutive Sunday mornings at various cross-country venues throughout Monmouth County, including two at Holmdel Park. I think it will add a heightened focus to my training for the next two months.
STATS-
Sore toe was a non-factor.
No foot or leg issues
Sleep, weight and diet are all in the 9 / 10 range.
Good for you Jason! The review of your amazing 5K run was very inspiring. I find more
enjoyment in track and field however, your experience causes me to want to run faster and jump higher!
Very inspired in Washington State,
Roger Brown
Good for you Jason! The review of your amazing 5K run was very inspiring. I find more
enjoyment in track and field than the 5K events however your experience causes me to want to run faster and jump higher!
Very inspired in Washington State,
Roger Brown
Good for you Jason! The review of your amazing 5K run was very inspiring. I find more
enjoyment in track and field than the 5K events (which were in my past) however your experience causes me to want to run faster and jump higher!
Very inspired in Washington State,
Roger Brown
Thank you, Roger
Thank you, Roger. Do you compete in the National Senior Games?
AWESOME keep up the good work Rob!!!
Hey Matt, Thanks. It is good to hear from you. I hope you and the family are all well. Please say hello to Mom and Mark as well. I really miss you crazy guys and our card games. I think of and miss your Dad a lot, too. He is one of the really good guys.