Notes
Track 5k debut at Capital District Classic! With Brian and Paul. Seeded at 15:37 and wanted to run around that, goal was to hit 2 miles at 10 flat and then ideally negative split. There were two other good guys (unattached), one a former UAlbany 8:50 steepler who soloed sub 15. The three of us planned on alternating laps / 800 as we felt it out. Me and Paul got right out and traded off for the first mile or so, running 74s. Came through in 4:57. I felt very smooth through the first mile. After that I led for most of the race ( except for the guy way off the front). 3200 in ~10:02, still trying to stay relaxed and stayed focused but was definitely feeling it. Was running 76s and hit a few 77s in the final mile. Brian passed me with 600 to go and I had NO RESPONSE! I thought I was really tying up because Brian literally put 14 seconds on me in the last lap. But he ran a 61! So I actually was holding it together at ~5 min pace.
I thought it was a strong first 5k. Not the time I wanted, but it was still decent. I think that with another attempt + a little more help I could scare sub 15:30. Definitely another positive race, now let's see if I can run this pace for 3K SC! Also some more fuel for my xc optimism.