When I signed up for this 5k, I never
Thought to check
To see if it was a shaded route! It wasn't! Hottest race to date and although I made a new PR, it was so very humid and challenging! It was all concrete and I have done
mostly trail except for the CCC. My first mile was awesome! It was a little over 9 minutes and I felt great! The 2nd mile started off a
Little slower as the full sun was in my face and I was feeling overheated. The 3rd mile I reunited with my friend Mandy and we both agreed there was no shade lol. I did finish in about 32 minutes, which is my fastest 5k to date. My goal is just to run one in 30 minutes. Louisiana humidity at it's best!
Congrats on your new PR!! You're going to reach that 30min 5k, I have no doubt. Ran yesterday in the heat and humidity and thought of you - I know it wasn't as bad up here, as it is in LA!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mandy! I don't know....the heat----how do runners do it? I loved running in our winter
ReplyDeleteHere! I thank you friend for your support. Means so much.