2010 Will Speck Memorial 5k

Cranston, RI
June 20, 2010
20:49
6:43 pace
28th place

I have run a 5k slower than this, but not for 5 years.  I was really disappointed after this race, since it's a team competition, and the top places count.  But my legs have nothing left in them.  I've been feeling this way for a few weeks now, and not getting much better.  Throughout the race I felt weak the whole way, with no kick left in the last mile, or the 300 meters around a track to the finish line.  Yes, it was over 80 and humid, and the course was mostly rolling hills, but I'd rather be getting faster than slower.

I've been increasing my mileage gradually over the past month, running up to 36 miles last week.  But even my shorter runs have left my legs tired.  This race felt like a marathon finish.

I'll see what this week brings, and if my strength comes back as I get used to the mileage.  I'm open to suggestions.