I am running in the Running Scared 5K here in Orange Beach next Saturday week. I have been running now for 4 years now, but I have only entered 2 official races. I am at a point now of confidence in my running base and of desire to improve, not just finish. I expect I will be a more frequent race participant going forward.
Today at my running club's weekly run, I wanted to run near-race intensity to get a feel for my speed. I did the 5K+ (it is a little more than 5K) course in just over 27 minutes. My goal for next week is to be somewhere in the 25s.
I have along way to catch my cousin Derek who is tearing it up at Murray State. He is really doing well.
It is neat to have something you enjoy and also enjoy the process of improving your performance. It matters little that you will never approach some other standard, such as the level Derek may run. The fun is competing within your own parameters and measuring your improvement against your personal standards. This enables all of us to compete in, and enjoy, activities in which one may fall well short of the highest standards, as most participants will do.
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