What Now?

When I started my 5k training 8 weeks ago, today was planned as my "goal race."  Even with the hot June temps, I had "plans" of running a good race, not a great race, not a PR race, but just a good solid race.  "Life" had other plans and I ran a SLOOOWWW race today.  whatever!    It's official, June is my absolute worst month for racing.  I proved it last year, and again today.  I'm going to look on the bright side...... last year, June 12, 2010, I ran my worst 5k in 5 years (25:47).    Today, still slow, but better than last year.  (24:46)

Interesting!

      April 16th  65 degrees  May 7th 80 degrees  May 27th 85-86 degrees    June 11^th  74 degrees/RF - 83
AHR  165                          168                        172                             169        86 % humidity
MHR 173                          176                         184                            178

        23:31                         23:51                     23:50                         24:46 (seriously??) (burnt or tired?  not sure yet)

The race today was a new race, a first time race for the director, etc.  I was aware of this, and it's always a risk, but it's still maddening.  Prior to the race, I heard some pre-race questioning of the accuracy of the course.  I suspected it may end up incorrect.  As I made the final turn to the finish, I looked at my Garmin and realized the course would be REALLY short.  What did I do?    I crossed the finish and kept going.  At the finish, I was at 2.8.  HELLO, I did not get up early to run a 2.8 mile race.  I have nothing to compare a 2.8 mile race to.  I kept running! (this was the first time I have done this)  Yes, everyone looked at me like I was CRAZY.  Who cares?    Ha Ha!  (Yes, at 2.8, I had a PR for a 5k - woo hoo - finally sub 23)  When I returned to the finish line, after completing MY 5K, I heard everyone talking about how they had a PR today.  

Hello, the course was WAY short.  Seriously, will you count that as a PR?  too funny!

(even without a Garmin, I would KNOW, without a doubt, this was a short course.  I have NEVER finished a 5k,  sub 23 in ideal weather, and definitely not in the heat of June)

This past week and a half, I have been out of my normal "life" routine.  My Mom has been in the hospital, so I spent most of the time at the hospital with interrupted sleep.  Let me just say, I NEED MY SLEEP to function properly.  I also had a 5 hour drive to, and from FL during this 10 day period.    My Mom recently found out through a colonoscopy that she had colon cancer.  She endured a colectomy.  The doc reports that the cancer was at T1, which is a an early stage.  He also told us they were able to get all of the cancer, and she does not have to go through chemo or radiation.  "She is cancer free!"  We are happy and BLESSED!  

(doc also says all of her children over 40 should have a colonoscopy - eek!  that's expensive and we have a LARGE deductible - yikes!)

Originally, I had planned to take a break after the 5k today, but now I'm considering another 5k.  I'm back home, and on my regular routine.  I know I can run faster than the results today, even in the heat.  So now I'm debating.  Part of the debate is that I know I need a break soon.   The other side wants to go for another race because I feel I have left something on the table.    Part of me thinks....I'm DONE, but the other part thinks I still have some left?????

Go ahead and take my break, or go for another 5k????  Tonight, I can't decide.   I suppose, I will go by feel the next couple of weeks.  

I'm curious, which online weather site do your rely on for your frantic pre-race weather search? 

In other very exciting news..... my hubby had a redfish tournament today in Panama City, FL.  He and his partner, Jay won the tourney, 1st place.  Sweet!  They won a boat!  They will sell the boat for cashola because, my friends, cash is KING, and we already have 2 boats.    (IFA Redfish Tour)   www.dufrenesguideservice.com