5k Tempo Run – 29:18

Posted on Dec 14, 2011 under 5-10k, 5k, Tempo Runs | No Comment

Bit of a weird run, as on my last 5k outing I was trying to slow down and ran quicker than on this run, where when I felt comfortable I was trying to speed up!

Think the first KM was a bit long, set off with a purpose and ran hard all the way, with the intention of getting sub 29, so felt a bit cheated when I was almost 20 seconds over instead. Ran the first 3 kms all slower than the last 5k, the saving grace was a 5:35 last KM where I was able to put on a consistent burst of faster pace.

Thought I might actually do it when the Garmin said 4.92 with 15 seconds to go, but almost 30 seconds later the Garmin finally bleeped and so did I! Felt good to feel like I was running at a faster pace even if I wasn’t actually going any quicker for most of the run.

Will need to try to fit in another couple of runs this week if possible.

Saw some nice Christmas lights, one had a whole 3D Santa’s Sleigh lit up outside the front of their house.

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