On October 26th - The Florida Halloween Halfathon and 5K...I did the 5K. Had no expectations, though figured I would run at least under 23 minutes. I ran 21:36 and it felt incredible! Definitely not close to my lifetime PR, but considering it had been almost 2 years since my last race, I'll take it!
On November 15th - The Tiburun 5K, a race to raise money for shark conservation. This race combines my two favorite things: running, and marine biology! A great cause, that also supported Canterbury School's Marine Science program. I had been sick with the flu just 3 days before the race, but gave it my best. Went out with the front pack and hit the one mile mark at a crazy 6:03...yikes! Slowed a bit, and was unfortunately alone the rest of the race. It didn't feel good, and my Garmin told me I definitely was losing my goal pace. Finished in 21:06....but Garmin said the distance was actually 3.0, not 3.1. So it would have come out to be pretty close to my last race. Not too shabby for hacking up my lungs as I ran!
Next up: Tampa Times Turkey Trot 10K this Thursday. Hoping to run around 44:30 or so, but we shall see. If I run under 50:00, I qualify for seeded entry in Gasparilla, so that will be nice for sure.
It feels amazing to be racing again and to have my mind back in the race zone. Cannot wait for more!
