Don't get me wrong, I know a 5k is not a big deal. Well, at least it's not a big deal for people who are reasonably well trained at this running thing. For me, however, a 5k represents the single longest distance I've ever tried to run at one time, and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit concerned. After all, I'm not exactly headed into this with the best prep work behind me...months of "I'm going to run" followed by biking a lot instead didn't really do the trick. Nonetheless, I have successfully run 2.5 miles a couple times now, so I'm pretty confident that I can pull out 3.1 in a pinch. The race schedule says that the last 5k runner should be off the course by 10 AM...I think that means that if I can't finish in an hour they are just going to let the wolves eat me. Of course, if I can't finish in a hour, I doubt I'll have enough ego left to slink to the finish line anyhow.
To add to my concern is the forecast. It hasn't rained for real in months (or so it feels), but tomorrow morning there is a very real chance it will be thunderstorming. In October. Yep, that sounds about right for how my luck goes. On the other hand, I think this might be a good thing. Being cold and wet should be a good incentive to put in a good time, and thus return to my vehicle and dry clothes that much faster. That's my current working theory, anyhow. We'll see how it goes.
I did get in one training run this week. It was a road run, in deference to my aching spine. Average of 12+ minute/mile, which isn't good for anyone but me, but I'll take it. My back is a real concern for tomorrow, but I think I'm going to just take my meds and ignore it. Well, that, and come up with some sort of mantra to get me to ignore it. Not sure what it will be right now, but "Stay on your feet" is a front runner.
No workout data, sadly...Strava is not playing nice on my phone at the moment.
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