Seanons 52 5.2k

Its been a while since my last race in November, but i felt very prepared for this race considering i had put in solid track sessions. The week before the race i did 3x 1mile w/ 90sec rest at 5:15, 5:10, 5:08, and it was super windy out, so i had alot of confidence going in. Probably too much though, because i went out with lead pack at the start of the race in a 5:02mile. I think my body was just shock from not being used to that pace and i just died after that, my 5k split was somewhere around 16:49, so i wasn't too upset, but i definetly learned my lesson and won't make that mistake again. My next race is the Run around the Pines 5k where i hope to PR again, with a consistant pace. My training is going really well considering I am injury free. I also have starting riding a swimming a little more as i am building into the triathlon season.

oh...i almost got beat by a girl to as you can see in the photo, she went 16:52 through the 5k which is fast!

Nic

Puerto Rico Vacation

I just got back from a 9 day vacation over the holidays with my family in Puerto Rico. I'll admit that im glad to be home....the mosqitos and 90 degree heat everyday, not to mention the loud rooster at 5am, was starting to get a little old. But i managed to put in a really solid run week of 39 miles with some speedwork on tuesday and a 12mile long run on sunday(practically melted in the heat). I also got to practice some of my spanish which was a little rusty from under use. We visited old San Juan, the National Carribean Forest (El Yunque), and some spectacular beaches with warm clear water. The highlight of the trip, for me anyway, was not the beaches or the history of the place but a friday night in some local club with my cousins...Definently had a blast.