It was 11 degrees with wind chills below zero for this run today. I half hoped they would cancel it. But no, it was on! I dressed in many layers and we were off! I hoped to PR this race, I have been doing speed work the last 3 weeks during my Half-marathon training and I hoped it would help.
Ooh boy! Did it ever!
I ran the first mile at a 9:45 pace, my best pace was a 6:57 minute pace! Who is this girl? The one that can run pretty fast? Whoever she is, I like her! 🙂
I ended up PRing–32:50. 10:23pace. I even had to walk a bit because the bitter cold was making my lungs and throat hurt. So this race gives me great hope for what I can accomplish in the next 3 months before the half, and the months leading up to the Chicago full.
Cold weather running is kind of gross: my scarf was soaked from my breathing and my left eye was watering so much it looked like I was crying.
When you consider that I ran my very first 5k in 39:17, this seems pretty incredible!
Have a fantastic weekend friends!
Runnin' Down a Dream 