Anthem 5K

This morning was the Anthem 5K here in Louisville.   It was about 36 degrees and clear this morning and it was a perfect day for a 5K.   I do not know the official count but it appeared to me that there were 10,000 to 12,000 who participated.

I happen to love these kinds of events.  There are so many people and it is a party atmosphere.  People of all levels participate.    They do sometimes present a challenge though for your training program, which is why I skipped these events last year.

Since I am not planning on doing the marathon in April, I have a much lighter running schedule right now.   Still it was a little bit of a challenge.  I was supposed to run 5 miles today.   The 5K is just a little more than 3.    To try to make up for it, I ran about a mile and a half warm up lap before the race and then ran a short distance after the race. 

There is part of me that feels like it is not a big deal if I only do 3 miles today.   But then I look down the road and in just 4 weeks, I am supposed to run 10 miles.   Then just 3 more weeks to run a half marathon.   When you skimp on the mileage, you might find yourself too far behind to catch up.

Anyway, one more in the books and it was a blast.  But I am obsesssing a little over the fact that I didnt do a full uninterrupted 5 or 6 miles.   Soooo, I might try to do that again tomorrow. 

It is supposed to reach the 60's today!  So, later this afternoon, I am planning on taking the bike out for about a 30 mile ride.  

Hope you have a great day!  Let me know if you have any comments, questions, or advice.

Thanks for reading.

David