Cops and Joggers

Had a decent week of training.  I did two runs of 3.1 miles both right around 39/40 minutes.  On Tuesday I had not drank enough water and the run was tougher than normal.  Thursday was a better run but actually slower than Tuesday.  My training runs are getting easier the biggest problem is they are after long days at work so I'm a little worn out by the time I run.  Today I had my third 5k, it was called Cops and Joggers 5k, hence the name of the blog.  Had picked up the race packet yesterday so I got to the race site about a half hour before the race started.  Warmed up and got ready for the run.  I lined up towards the back of the field since I know I am slower than a lot of the runners.  I started off with the pack and felt good.  The course went over the Edison Bridge, when I hit the bridge for the first trip across I still was feeling good and was running at a quicker pace than normal for me.  Te second trip across the bridge wasn't quite as easy and I took longer walk breaks.  After the bridge I kept my original goal of run for 1:15 and walk for :30 pace.  I crossed the finish line with a gun time of 37:06.3 and chip time of 36:50.52.  I am happy with my time since it is the fastest 5k race I have run and bettered my time by close to three minutes.  My next 5k will be in two weeks and I hope to break 35 minutes.  Next week I will be doing my longest run, eight miles.