november!

How did I go from July to November? I'm really missing those 70 degree temps right now!

Last Sunday, I ran my first 5K since June. It was a small race, but I was still extremely happy to have finished as the fourth female overall. My time was 26:18, which was my second fastest 5K ever.

The thing is, I forgot my trusty watch. I sort of remembered at the last minute and did have a chance to go back and grab it, but I decided to go without it. Strategically, this was a good idea. With the watch, I would have told myself that a pace under 9 minutes/mile was too fast for me. "I'm not that fast. Slow down," is what I would have told myself.

Good thing I left the watch at home. I think this is a good strategy for future 5Ks as well.