This past Saturday (2/4/23), Carlie and I set out to PR our 5k time. For the last 12 weeks, we completed a training plan to improve speed and performance. Over the years we have ran many 5ks, but I personally have never focused on reaching a specific time goal. I usually run them for fun and however I do is how I do.
The Training
We completed a training program created by Kimberly Clark and Tyler Underwood called Fast 5k. They are running coaches and have completed great accomplishments themselves. Check out @trackclubbabe and @tunderface on instagram to see all they have accomplished and how many people they have helped. Check out their website to see all of the programs they have to offer. We have completed two plans from them- Fast Fall and Fast 5k. The plans are 12 weeks and it is a variety of speed workouts/easy runs/long runs. Detailed instructions are listed for each week and additional information/resources are also included in the plan. We really enjoyed both plans and have seen major improvement in our running journey.
5k Race Day!!
All of the work had been done and now it was time for us to prove to ourselves that we could get a PR. Before leaving the house Saturday morning, we said let’s go get a PR and guess what happened!? We both ran the fastest race we ever have. It felt so good seeing those results at the end of the race. Carlie placed 1st in our age group and I came in 11 seconds behind her in 2nd place. Our times:
Cold Weather Running Gear
The morning of our race it was 22 degrees, which made for a very cold running morning. Below are some of our favorite cold running gear essentials:
- Columbia Omni Heat Baselayer
- Columbia Omni Heat Tights
- Nike Running Ear Warmer Headband
- Nike Running Gloves
Thank you to Nick Morgan Photos for the featured image.
It was good to see you and Carlie on Sunday.
Good seeing you and Richard, too!