Another 5K

My 3rd 5K and I survived!!!  I don't think I'll ever like these 5K's.  They are the longest 3.1 miles ever! 

I made sure I took long strides when walking but I struggle with those long strides when running.  But I did notice for about the 1st half my run (well I should say my jog) was a little faster than usual.  I did run more this race for the first half.  But once we had to go up that hill I could tell that took a lot out of me.  I just don't like hills, they might as well be mountains. 

So my time wasn't that great.  When I was done my watch said 57:29.  There were lines to wait in as you went through the color splashes so I took off 2 minutes figuring had I not had to stop I might have done it in 55:29.  I really wanted to be under 55 minutes and even though my time wasn't far off from it I just can't seem to get away from that 57 minute mark.  I really did think I was faster than the last race but I wasn't. 

Glad I did it but can't wait until I get my speed up and do better!  I really thought I would have been able to cut at least 5 minutes off from the last 5K I did a few months ago.  Maybe for the next one I will.  Guess I should get out there and do a few of these on my own.  Now to get motivated to do so.