Haven’t done a running update in a while. I have been a little discouraged again, or at least a little indifferent about everything. After working up to a 6 mile distance I lost ambition, and backed off again to shorter distances.
Looking for inspiration, I signed up for the 35th Annual “Runnin’ of the Green” 7k at Washington Park in Denver. With just over a week to prepare I worked back up to a 7k distance running the trails in my neighborhood, and pushed for a better than 10 minute per mile pace. In my practice runs I was able to get to a 9:32 pace which was my best ever for over 4 miles. I would still like to improve, but with my age and physiological ability, that might be the best I can hope for.
Event day on March 12 was a cold morning as usual for this time of year in Denver. (I wonder if runners miss warm weather and sunny days more than normal people.) ??? I was able to maintain the pace I worked up to in practice, but was hoping to do better than I did.
I still need to work back up to a 10k distance. Ideally I would like to maintain the 9:30 pace for over 6 miles. It gives me something to strive for. The next event I am registered for is the Bolder Boulder 10k on Memorial Day. I do have about 10 weeks to prepare, and will do everything I can to reach my goals.