I ended up doing half marathon instead of 25-k. Once I got into the final bit I realized I was having no issues with the pace and why get hurt now. Plus my legs going in were still really sore from mondays plyo. Session. Once I got going my legs weren't too sore, but being sors meant they were still recovering and no need to be a hero on a wednesday night. Treadmill, kept the whole run at 1.5% incline, so just over 1000 of gain.
First 5-k in 18:34,
Second 5-k in 18:03
Third in 17:30
4th in 17:02
Last .66 miles(3:28) picked it up from 5:20 pace to 5:10.
Total was 1:14:37 which is just about what I need to go through halfway in the marathon to have a shot at winning.
Practiced with water and gels.
Heart rate was around 140's first 5-k. 150's for second and third 5-k, low 160's for final 5-k and last bit mid to high 160's. I usually can race at 170-174 for over an hour, so this showed me I'm pretty fit.
Just need some rest now. My 1130 pm shift last night got extended until almost 3am. My own fault arresting someone right before I'm supposed to get off, so I need some sleep, rest up legs, and should be a heck of a race.
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