Run for the Grapes - Run5k

After seeing my HR data, I was trying to decide how my average heart rate was so high. The only thing I can think of is that the adrenaline, heat, tired legs and coffee somehow contributed. I didn't feel that close to my max, and would give the overall run an RPE value of 5 or 6.

It was a beautiful morning for the run, and much cooler than what I'm used to running in. I felt really strong the first mile, and then the legs started to tire. At the moment, there aren't a lot of hills incorporated into my running, so I believe they contributed to my fatigue.

I was also wearing a new pair of VFF KSOs, which hadn't been broken in. These created blisters on my feet as I ran, and I was in a good amount of pain at times.

Overall though, I was extremely happy with my finishing time. It's 11 minutes faster than my last 5k two years ago.

Wear an older pair of shoes rather than push through with the new pair and make my feet suffer.

Walked around afterward and had a quarter of a banana and orange. Drank a small bottle of Gatorade because there wasn't any water available at the finish line - not sure what was up with that.

Afterward, I headed to the finish line to cheer on the remainder of the participants. I was a bit disappointed at the lack of people cheering at the finish line. That last 15 minutes or so as I waited for the last of the runners, I was the only person clapping and cheering, although there were still close to a hundred people just milling about.


My fitness level. I've only run 2 miles in training so far, so this was the furthest I've run in a very, very long time.


I was displeased with the lack of things to do but stand around after the finish. This was a small race, but I kind of expected more from the event.