Long Way to Go

Yesterday was the Vermont Corporate Cup. A 5K that runs each year the week before Memorial Day in the streets of Montpelier. Due to some recent rule changes for the race, I didn't think I was going to be able to do it at all this year, since they outlawed strollers. I was planning on running with Heather and pushing the kiddos in the tandem stroller. Fortunately, or maybe not, I was bailed out by a co-worker who has a girl Meg's age. Unexpected play date = Dad gets to run a 5K.

The day was the hottest one of the year with highs for the day over 90. That, in combination with a lack of any real training yet resulted in a very poor race. Like 21:50. My worst 5K time in years and over 2 and a half minutes slower than my post kid PR. My only other time slower than that was when I just got out of grad school and was carrying about 20 more pounds.

So, if my training didn't already need a kick in the ass, there it is. I have a number of races targeted for the year, so I really need to get going. Today - I'm taking advantage of the weather and going to go for as long of a mountain bike ride as I can. Should be a great day for it - clear skies and 80.