22-05-2013, 10:39 AM
19:26 in the 5 k race yesterday. Was a quite tough course, so it would probably be equal to sub 19 on a trach (at least, so I reckon). This race did not give me the best feeling, anyway. Had a sub optimal warm up, then ended up in the middle of a very crowded "start field", all age groups and levels mixed together. So the first k was all about manuevering ones way between other runners, trying not to end up out in the woods :laugh:
Spent far too much strength during that first k, then never found a rythm that I felt comfortable with. The fact that I didn`t manage to get the Garmin watch started at the right time added to this lack of control feeling. I ended up pushing it a little more than planned, but without feeling to bad today. Left knee was complaining just a tiny, tiny bit during the last 2 k, but I think it will be fine with some rest and recovery. Planning to do an easy recovery run on treadmill today, then some fartlek session maybe tomorrow, and rest Friday, before the 10 k race Saturday. Feeling that the cycle is a bit difficult to adhere to these days... given the race schedule.
Speaking of which: What is "normal" / or better: adviseable when it comes to race scheduling? I think many runners want to do as many races as possible, as this is what gives them the Drive. And here in Norway the race season is shorter than elsewhere, as we have the long winter, short summer... :noway:
But looking at the bright side, we have the best skiing seasons:great:
Spent far too much strength during that first k, then never found a rythm that I felt comfortable with. The fact that I didn`t manage to get the Garmin watch started at the right time added to this lack of control feeling. I ended up pushing it a little more than planned, but without feeling to bad today. Left knee was complaining just a tiny, tiny bit during the last 2 k, but I think it will be fine with some rest and recovery. Planning to do an easy recovery run on treadmill today, then some fartlek session maybe tomorrow, and rest Friday, before the 10 k race Saturday. Feeling that the cycle is a bit difficult to adhere to these days... given the race schedule.
Speaking of which: What is "normal" / or better: adviseable when it comes to race scheduling? I think many runners want to do as many races as possible, as this is what gives them the Drive. And here in Norway the race season is shorter than elsewhere, as we have the long winter, short summer... :noway:
But looking at the bright side, we have the best skiing seasons:great: