Last night I attempt to shift gears and run a fast 5k at the Godo Time Trial. Back in the halcyon days before my ironman training began, I have rose-tinted memories of running much faster in shorter distances.
I had no idea what to expect when I arrived at the track, but fortunately my teammate Juergen knows my condition better than I do, and told me firmly that I should run a 17:30. I was also fortunate that another teammate, Gordon, was targeting 17:30 and led me through the first 3k. Thanks to the cheers of other teammates who endured pouring rain to support us, I managed to pick up the pace on the last 2k and run a respectable and gratifying 17:26. Here are my rough splits:
3:31 / 3:29 / :3:35 / 3:27 / 3:24
Great time, was it a PB?
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a respectable time... Chuck and I will try to organize 5k time trials on track in Singapore as an alternative to the ridiculously hilly and slippery cross coutry course.
ReplyDeleteI don't actually remember what my PB is for a 5k.
ReplyDeleteI ran a 16:40 in 2004 so I guess I will call that my PB.
i hope i can keep your pace over the whole distance next time... unfortunately, your 4th and especially 5th k were too fast for me ;-)
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