Due to an unfortuate injury, the original Tampa Bay Blogger selected was unable to run the Pasco Challenge – so I was the understudy!
I ran the 5k race. Initially I thought about signing up for the 10K, but decided it was time to get a new PR 5K! I haven’t run a simple 5K in a while. The last 5K I ran was during the Best Damn Race Challenge and wasn’t my easiest 5K after running a 10K earlier that morning!
So I set out for the race at 7am. The location at Starkey Park was very convenient. It was a cool and beautiful morning!
I met a few random runners and made casual conversation before the start! The course was beautiful and familiar, as I’ve run Starkey quite often with the Striders!
I was on pace to set a PR, but not make it under 30 minutes. I sped towards the finish line and crossed at 30:25! It was a PR by 1:05!
I did get to met two new Striders and then enjoyed some food. I earned a 3rd place age group award and then headed home.
Conclusion: Great event for a great cause!
Only negative: With the expansiveness of Starkey Park there was a lot go walking. It didn’t bother me, but there were families with little ones that found the walking difficult with kiddos that were tired after running.
Great job and congrats on the PR!
Congrats!
Great job on the 1:05 PR! That is incredible! It is a nice little, low-key local race for a good cause. So glad you were able to fill those runner shoes in the last minute!
Great job on your new PR! It’s always fun to meet new Striders. 😉