Mar 10, 2007
3/10/2007
Got to keep movin' forward
Although I only ran 2 seconds slower then last year, I feel that I am further behind in my training than I was 12 months ago. I believe the conditions and competition set up the race to be a lot quicker…so although it was only 2 seconds slower, I believe that masks the true story. One positive is that I now have an idea of where I am at and can gage my workouts off of that in order to progress at an optimal rate. This is the great thing about the first race of the season, you can figure out your strengths and weaknesses and increase or decrease elements in your training regime. One thing I am adding into my routine is extra core work with swiss ball drills and free weights. By doing this I believe can correct some weaknesses in my form which leads to inefficiencies during the race.
What an event!
One thing I must say is that the Anthem 5k was even better this year then last years. A couple of minutes before the start of the race while I was doing some strides I decided to try and see how large the field was so I stood on top of a box. When I finally stabilized myself on the box I was blown away by the ocean of people who had lined up for the start, it really was an awesome sight! All the people standing so close looked like a river of heads bobbling up and down, what a great community. I am sure the organizers already know what a great event this has already become and I am sure they will out do themselves again next year - keep up the good work!
Although I only ran 2 seconds slower then last year, I feel that I am further behind in my training than I was 12 months ago. I believe the conditions and competition set up the race to be a lot quicker…so although it was only 2 seconds slower, I believe that masks the true story. One positive is that I now have an idea of where I am at and can gage my workouts off of that in order to progress at an optimal rate. This is the great thing about the first race of the season, you can figure out your strengths and weaknesses and increase or decrease elements in your training regime. One thing I am adding into my routine is extra core work with swiss ball drills and free weights. By doing this I believe can correct some weaknesses in my form which leads to inefficiencies during the race.
What an event!
One thing I must say is that the Anthem 5k was even better this year then last years. A couple of minutes before the start of the race while I was doing some strides I decided to try and see how large the field was so I stood on top of a box. When I finally stabilized myself on the box I was blown away by the ocean of people who had lined up for the start, it really was an awesome sight! All the people standing so close looked like a river of heads bobbling up and down, what a great community. I am sure the organizers already know what a great event this has already become and I am sure they will out do themselves again next year - keep up the good work!
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