5k Race

Today I'm gearing up to run my first 5k since last June. Part of the training plan for my fall marathon is to incorporate 5ks early on so that I can have some sort of gauge as to what my marathon pace should be.

This year I've logged in a few more miles but I haven't incorporated too many speed sessions. A typical week (for the last 5 weeks) has consisted of about 20-30 miles with a pace of about 7.5 to 8.5 min/mile. Last year I managed to finish a June 5k at 22:10. Not spectacular but it was very hilly course and the temp was hovering around 80. I hope to take at least a minute off of last year's performance.

In any event I have three 5ks lined up within the next few weeks and by the time the next one rolls around hopefully my Asics Piranha will have arrived. My times can only improve right?