Week 5: Day 2: 5k race

Today I ran the Silver Springs 5k Run for Autumn in Ocala. The whole gang came with me, even Andy! His first race! It was a blast, but I was sooooo out of practice. I was sure I was going to bonk! Luckily, it didn't happen, and I finished in a decent 26:30. But I know I could have done better. I came in 4th in my age group.

I realized today just how country this place is...about 5 mins before the start of the race, I realized I hadn't collected my Chip, so I ran to the registration tables to find out. "What's a Chip?" What's a Chip?????? So funny. I asked the nice lady how we would be timed. She said someone would tear the bottom of our bib number off as we crossed the finish line. You gotta be kidding me. Talk about low-tech! And sure enough, as I crossed the finish line, I heard, "Please wait your turn in line as we collect your number." Stand in line the second I crossed the finish line?? I wanted water! I wanted to keep moving. I hope they upgrade soon!

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Run time: 00:26:30

Distance: 3.1 miles (5k)

Avg. Pace: 08:27/mi (unofficial)
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Mile #1: 08:08
Mile #2: 08:37
Mile #3: 08:20