Sojourners Racing Team

 PROVO CITY 5K

Spencer - 18:59 9th OV/1st AG

10 days off Boston. I knew the hurt was gonna be fun. I feel recovered from the marathon but my legs and body feel really heavy and tired still so I guess I'm just recovered, but fat. I'll not eat as big a breakfast as Allie described in her report today. She and Bill warmed up with me on a little out and back running mile one of the course. Right hammy is still messed up but otherwise the twinges felt fine. I wanted to go out at 5:45 pace but my first mile was 5:55. It felt like 5:40 to me which meant I was in trouble. Running through the half marathoners was awesome. I'm still riding a high from the Boston emotions so it was cool to see how many runners were out just trying. I admire this about running. Anyone can come out and make it happen. That was not going to be me time wise today. By mile two I saw a 5:59 and I knew at this point I was done. No gas in the tank and mentally felt unwilling. I just put on the brakes and cruised in the last part. I ran a 6:25 mile 3 with a 39 sec .10. Nothing fast about this race at all for me. I'm glad I came out and did what I will call the traditional 5K after a marathon. Great to see so many good runners and people at the event today. I love the race atmosphere. I am enjoying the year so far. Excited to train hard now. Been a fun recovery the past 10 days. Congrats to everyone today. So many fast times and really great performances. MIH