Sandoval Goodwill 5K Review

Workout: None - taking a week off!!

Race #2 for 2015 is complete!! I was actually excited about running. That hasn't happened in a while. I ran this race last year and loved it! It is small, scenic, and flat (obviously - this is FL). And the money goes to an amazing cause: helping veterans with PTSD. I didn't have an amazing race, but I did run pretty solid. And solid is good when it is blazing hot!!

Mile 1 - 7:35 My legs were burning already!! I know it is pathetic to have heavy legs before the end of mile 1. I'm weak I guess. I don't know. They hurt. And they hurt bad!!

Mile 2 - 7:52 I was so hot!! My feet were burning...like on fire!! I just wanted to throw off my shoes and socks and run barefoot! And I almost ran through somebody's yard because they had three sprinklers out watering their lawn. I held back because I didn't want to look like a fool, but trust me, I was close!

Right before Mile 2. I like this picture because I don't look like I'm dying!!

Mile 3 - 7:49. I had a break through moment here. I had caught a group of 4 women that were in front of me for a long while. Once I caught them my goal was to stay with them. But then I realized by staying with them I was actually slowing down. The reason I caught up with them was because they were running slower than me - duh!! So I picked my pace back up and passed them all!! YAY ME!!!

Rounding the corner to finish!!

Mile .1 - :47 (7:11 pace) I tried so hard to pass that man right at the end, but I guess he was determined not to let a woman pass him. I pushed it hard at least!

Overall - 3.11 24:05

1st in age
7th woman
38th overall

I have been hanging out in this low 24 range for quite a while. I have totally plateaued, and am hoping to get out of this comfort zone with some races this summer!! I will be up in IL this summer, and plan to run the Big 10 Network 5k!!

Half cleaned up!

I took my shoes off RIGHT AWAY!!! Hot feet are the absolute worst!! Oh, and best part of this race - no porta potties!!!! This community had a huge clubhouse with tons of bathroom facilities. Thankfully, I was able to get out of my soaking wet clothes and put on something dry for the ride home! I know my husband appreciated that, too. I mean, who wants to be stuck in a small car next to a person that stinks;)

Now for a little time of rest before I begin a summer workout schedule, June1!

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