My training mileage has really dropped off since June. Can't remember the last time I ran more than five miles at a clip. Still swiming now and then. Let's not even talk about the bike.

I'm vaguely impressed with myself for going under 22 minutes here (only my second time under that mark), given that my base has gotten so skimpy and I haven't done any speed work. Granted, I was winded and mile two got to be pretty uncomfortable, but the result was pretty good. My 4th place AG finish netted me a silver medal because first and second in my bracket were also OA one and two.

Wonder what I could have done here if I had been better trained? In my head I keep dreaming about a sub-20 5K. Still too far away from that mark to get excited, but it's something to shoot for.

Walked around and sipped gatorade.


Backed off in mile two when the lactic acid came pouring in. Some speed work would help.