Gene Van Wyk Memorial 5K Run
Pella, IA
Mallory and I had a free Saturday morning so we decided "What the heck?" I ran it last year and knew it was an easy route. Plus, I was headed to Easter right after and knew I'd consume majority of Kincaid's candy. My goal was to break 26 minutes. I wasn't too far off last week and I did not push that hard. The weather was about the same (cold), but there were a lot less people. Starting closer to the front and having to dodge around less people makes a difference.
At mile one I was at 8:06. I wasn't sure I could hold out that pace the rest of the two miles. But, I figured it was only two more miles and if I slowed down I should still be able to break 26:00. Upon entering the Pella Christian track, the goal of not only beating 26 minutes, but also hitting a new personal record, was in sight.
24:14!!! 40 seconds better than my last record.
I had to sit down while a volunteer took off my timing chip. The feeling of yakking was looming. But, it luckily passed and I basked in the glory of running my hardest.
Thanks to Mallory for running with me!
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