On Saturday, June 11, I had the opportunity to run the JFA sponsored Lexington Family Services 5K in Johnstown, NY.
The week leading to the event was not the best training week for me. It was either hot (90+ degrees) or storming. The coach in me knows that I should have found an alternative workout on the days that the weather was prohibitive. Treadmill, spin class, exercise dvd or even playing with the WiiFit would have been acceptable indoor alternatives. On the plus side, I definitely went into the race with rested legs. Thankfully the heat had broken by race day, but the rain was relentless. Thankfully I don't mind running in soggy shoes and find the rain quite refreshing.
Always one to share the joys of a 5:30 A.M. Saturday wake-up call, I brought my husband, daughter, mother and a friend of hers. My mother and daughter participated in the 1 mile walk - of course the 3 year old trotted the whole way - and the others ducked into a local cafe to escape the rain and enjoy breakfast.
The course is out and back, first mile downhill and last mile uphill. Knowing the amount of energy required at the end, I monitored my effort at the beginning very closely. It worked, as I felt great at the end and didn't let the hill slow me too much. The race was well run, as always, and I would love to see it grow over the years.
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