I had excessive hopes for the Twilight 5000, however sadly, my physique didn’t really feel good on the day. I appear to suppose that operating a 5k after working all day and driving 100 miles is a good suggestion. To be trustworthy, although, it’s nonetheless numerous enjoyable despite the fact that it by no means ends in an incredible time for me. It additionally doesn’t assist that I’m not an evening individual…in any respect. I’m normally laying in mattress by 7:30 p.m.
Earlier than the Twilight 5000:
Like every of the opposite instances I’ve run the race, I labored a full workday beforehand. I’ve experimented with operating within the morning and never operating within the morning. In the end, I’ve discovered that operating within the morning has been a greater choice, and I really feel much less stiff. I used to be fortunate my husband’s flight was canceled, so he was capable of come right down to L.A. with me. I’m not going to lie, being a passenger princess was beautiful.
We received there round 6 p.m., and my race began round 7:30. I did a 2-mile warm-up. My physique felt a bit stiffer than I would really like, however I chalked it as much as the hills round Occidental School. This 12 months, I seeded myself within the 19:45-20:00 warmth, though the 20-21:30 would have been simply as fantastic.
Twilight 5000 Race:
From there, we have been off. Instantly it felt like we have been sprinting, and I didn’t really feel good. I’ve by no means been a “go exhausting from the gun” form of runner, and it felt like we have been going all out. After the primary lap, I discovered myself in final place within the warmth. I wasn’t actually involved.
Between laps 2-3, I used to be getting antsy, and I may inform that wasn’t the precise place for me to be. I handed a few individuals and commenced operating my very own race. It by no means felt like I used to be settling right into a groove, and all the pieces felt exhausting. I hit the primary mile of the Twilight 5000 in 6:20. I didn’t really feel dangerous, however I additionally didn’t really feel like I may choose up the tempo.
Mile 2 of the Twilight 5000, I ended up operating in no man’s land. I used to be largely on my own, simply attempting to remain involved with somebody…anybody. Ultimately, I caught as much as one other male, and I stayed with him for many of the race. I hit the second mile in 6:34, and we stored trucking alongside.
Throughout mile 3 of the Twilight 5000, I targeted on ending. Although it was simply “20 minutes of my life,” it felt prefer it was endless. I felt like I used to be working so exhausting, however catching individuals additionally actually excited me. I ended up catching 3 extra individuals and ending in 20:24.
Twilight 5000 Ideas:
I can’t say I’m thrilled with my Twilight 5000 race, however racing at a time I’m normally in mattress, I can’t actually complain. It wasn’t my day, however I’m proud I ran as quick as I did and ran a sensible race. For me, the Twilight 5000 is simply numerous enjoyable. I doubt I’ll ever run notably nicely there. I would want to change into a night individual and maybe spend the day enjoyable, but it surely’s enjoyable to see buddies.
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Questions for you:
Have you ever run a 5k on the monitor?
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