R.P.T. (Race Prep Time)
This is the shortest event that I have run for some time. Today I was sent some info about tomorrow’s Inside Out Run. I think my most favourite part of the info they have sent out is this:
The race material also insists, repeatedly that this is:
and
Well, I stopped trying to be first a long time ago. Although I am still going to run this thing as fast as I can, if I can set a new PB for 5K (not that I probably will with temperatures predicted to be around 100degF, but you never know) I will be very happy, and half dead probably. Good job I do not have work on Friday.
So, tonight is all about prep.
1.5 miles (2 1/2K) on the treadmill at a sprint, I am thinking 7.5mph – 8 min miles plus some strength and core work – need to work on those areas a bit.
After all, the official line may be ‘this is not a race’ but unofficially….. I cannot see 300 odd runners turning up for a group leisurely jog.
The Muddy Masochist 
Even when I turn up to races to use as training runs I still struggle to resist the urge to go as fast as possible. Have a great race!
Cheers runningdan and thanks for reading. I will let you, and the blogsphere know how it went on Friday 🙂