10K today- another goal reached.

[kodi]

I'm now 7 months 1 week post surgery and ran a 10K today.
Here's a short report.

Here were my pre-race predictions.
Estatic time 1:05
Happy time 1:10
Satisfied time 1:15

I'll start at the end, I finished 1:11:42 on a course that was 6.32 miles.
So I'm a happy camper.

This is a tough one, especially for me. Elevation at start is 3329 at the 5K turn-around 3544 and the 10K turn-around 3607.
I knew I'd struggle on the uphill part but was persistant and ran the whole way up. I almost changed my mind at the 5K turn-around to run the shorter distance. After I made my decision, the course levels out just a little for about 1/2 mile so I was able to pick up the pace but not charge the hill too much. My uphill time was 38:05. Coming down was good as I much prefer downhills. My return time was 33:37, almost five minutes faster.
Weather was a little on the warm side and there is no shade.
Next up is most likely a 1/2 marathon on June 2 in Fontana, CA.

 

[mntbiker]

Hey Kodi,
Sounds good. The downhills are definitely more fun, it doesn't matter if it's running or riding. Your times are very impressive, I still can't cover 10k much less in the time you are doing it. Already looking to do a half marathon? wow. Looking forward to hearing about it.

 

[BillCobit]

Good news, Kodi! You are doing great for 7 months out. You will crush the half mary.

 

[Bionic Man]

congrats!!

congrats!!

Awsome! Good to hear you're going for it.

people either live or they die, I'm glad to hear you're choosing the former!

David