TEAM DDSMART Road to the Milton 5K Gobbler

Great job everyone, it was a cold day in November to be out running especially at 9AM, I've posted some pictures below of the fun we had. I'll be working on a full report soon - CHEERS

Results -
Milton 5K Gobbler

TEAMMDD on the road to the Milton Gobbler 5K

GREAT WORK everyone, we’re in good shape for the upcoming Milton Gobbler 5K. It was windy and chilly but the group rose to the occasion making yesterday a successful TEAMDD training run. The Brookline Reservoir made a perfect location each loop was approximately 1 mile so now you should have a good idea of your pace per mile. The next couple weeks are confidence boosting miles so if you’re feeling sluggish, sore or if you have some nagging pain now is a good time to take some additional rest and for those who need a few more miles underfoot get out the door. I’m looking forward to a fun pre-thanksgiving gathering on November 22nd.
My quick 5K race strategies for even better odds -
Start off easy and finish strong. Yes this advice is easier said than done because of the surge of the crowd and the distance but by all means try to forget about the competitors/miles/clock and run your own race. Its true 5K races are about speed and pushing your anaerobic threshold to the maximum but like a race car don’t redline from the start, keep track of the fuel gauge, keep a constant even pace, push hard the last mile and leave the tank on empty just as you cross the finish line. If you have to walk stick to a plan and incorporate this into the race because the last thing you want to do is expend all your energy running so you’re forced to walk. But don’t go too slow, if you’re able to hold a conversation during the race then you’re going too slow pick up the pace. When executed properly you’ll find yourself passing other runners and crossing the finish line with a personal best. Have a good week everyone!