Back out with Emily again on the 17th to run the Green Day Gallop. This is a nice small low key race. We stuck with a 5K although there is a half and full marathon option. They ran out of shirts this year so definitely be sure to get to packet pick up early, or go to early packet pick up. I ran this race 2 seconds slower than last year and wonder how I use to run an 8K and a half marathon (Shamrock - Va Bch) back to back this weekend....well, I think if I was able to run year round I could pull that off; maybe next year. I am still happy with it as it is almost a six minute improvement over yesterdays race. I ran with my IceBugs but probably didn't need them for this race as the course was more wet than icy. I started out strong but my calves started burning right away. I think the IceBugs have a much lower drop than my standard running shoes. I ran a steady pace through the first mile and then switched to 3:1 intervals for the remainder of the race. I also had problems with my feet falling asleep today; probably due to the tight calf muscles. I was able to stick with this interval and ran a negative split for my third mile. I didn't catch Emily, but that's ok. We are out there to run our own race. Unofficial Garmin time: 40:38 One of the runners behind me said she was using me as her pace setter. I was very flattered. I am hoping for a good season this year and to break some time barriers as well as finish a triathlon or two. We will see how things go! Happy for the change and weather and to be out there again. Well, it wasn't my slowest 5K ever. I beat last year's time by 30 seconds but still walked a lot around the Westchester Lagoon and up the West High hill. Ran pretty much the rest of the race. There was no race strategy or goals this year. I even kept my watch hidden in my sleeves while I ran. I also took a lot more during race photos, so maybe I could have been a tad quicker! Love this years toboggan and pint glass. Thank you race directors for putting out prior years glasses so that we could restock. I bypassed the Franz cookies on the way out and back this year. I really couldn't tell you why this is one of my favorite races. I get easily lost in the large Skinny Raven crowds but for the most part everyone is so super friendly. It was a big bonus that I had Emily as a partner in crime this year. This race is all about getting back out there and having some fun!
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