NY Junior League Mother's Day Run 5K - 20:09

On Mother's Day I competed in the NY Junior League 5K run. My result was a net time of 20:09, 6:30/min pace, ranked 87/2514, 23rd in my age group and an age grade of 64.0%. Here are my splits:

1 Mile - 6:02
2 Mile - 12:57
3.1 Mile - 20:14

Personally I prefer longer runs because it's in my comfort zone. Since I never ran a 5K race before, I guess i'll just give it a shot. Before the race, I had a plan of attack. My goal for this race was to hit the mark at 21 minutes. Using the pace calculator, in order to reach 21 minutes, I needed to pace myself to 6:45/mile. Well let's just say things didn't go according to plan.

Just when the race started, I spotted a fellow dog. Yes, it was MVD "most valuable dog" DK. DK is always the top dog on the races and I knew if i can spot him from afar, I should do fine. In the beginning, I passed DK, then right after mile 1, he came right back and exchanged hellos. Once hitting mile 1 at 6:02, i said to myself "F**K, a little too fast moz....slow the sh*t down yo!" Then I finally gave up on pacing with DK on the turnaround as he put the nitro on the uphill and I couldn't keep up with him afterwards. Close to the end of mile 2, I panicked for a few seconds as several runners (i believe one of them was CPTC....nevermind....) started to pass me. I reached mile 2 at 12:57 and realized that if I can only consistently keep up the pace I can get a better time than 21 minutes. However, my legs were not picking up enough and I was feeling the fatigue. Fortunately, some dude caught up from behind, was neck and neck with me, started talking, exchanged hellos and I paced with him till mile 3. I guess I should thank him for giving me the extra motivation because I didnt want to lose to him, although in the end he beat the crap out of me! Near the finish, I was glad to spot my dad from afar and finished with a final time was 20:14 (net 20:09).

Again although I generally prefer longer races, i guess it is good to experience some shorter ones. I am satisfied with my time and hopefully I can keep the momentum on the Healthy Kidney 10K.

Anyway congrats to the fellow dogs, dk hitting a sub 20 and recovering from a calf injury and nate with a sub 7.

After the race, i played another 7 games of bowling. Horrible scores to say the least and with an average of 158, I should hang my head in shame! Even with a high score of 221, just imagine the slew of 140's and 130's. This definitely spells "inconsistency" and I would like to be a little better next time!

So I am watching Survivor right now and bloody hell, Cirie lost the fire challenge. Eff me!

Quote of the day from Shane of Survivor [To Aras] - "Aras, you are young, broke, homeless and and you free-load off of your dad...." Ehh....I'm definitely not fond of trust fund nesters........

Aloha and Cheers,

Moz