Exercise Log 12.7.13 (Jingle Bell Jog 5K)

Going to forgo the Flickr gallery today but yesterday’s run was alright. I didn’t do exceptionally well but I didn’t do exceptionally poor, I did fall below my mark but not by a wide margin. Probably overdressed for the occasion, the cold is intimidating but once you warm up you really don’t need too many layers of protection. Chip time for the 5K was 24:37 (was trying to beat 23:58, my PR), heart rate was 181 max with an average of 175, comparing that to my Turkey Trot results that means I averaged about the same level of exertion for a shorter run with substantially poorer peaks in my run (my peak heart rate on the 5 mile was 187). Burned 420 calories I believe I burned much more and exerted myself better on the treadmill a couple days before this.

I’m not gonna be all gripes though I did enjoy the run and felt like I had a great time, and that’s what counts right? Other stats: finished 100th out of 783, 66th out of 272 males and 15th of 35 men in my 5-year age bracket (30-34). So acceptable but not as good as I’d like, and I’m still leagues behind top ranking (for this race the top rankers finished in the 17-18 min category… I’d have to shave more than 6 minutes off my entire 5K time to be competitive there)

Since I’m too lazy to Flickr up my pics for you guys to see I thought I’d share my crossing the finish line video, courtesy the chronotrack results page. I’m in the white shirt, and you can tell how overdressed I am probably even with my hoodie off I had like 3 layers or shirts and pants. Will have to suck it up a little next time and go with a little less clothing.