This Sunday, February 4, 2024 will mark my 13th Kaiser running event since 2005. My first run in this event was a 5k, or 3.1 mile run. Off and on, I've ran the 1/2 marathon, 10k, as well as 5k. I'm reflecting on how much time and energy I've put in to running in this annual event.
I started running in my early 30s, back then I couldn't afford a gym membership, however, I lived near a lake, so with an adequate running shoes, I started doing brisk runs along the lake. Lake Merced's running parameter was about 5 miles, so over time, I managed to run the entire parameter with some ease. As I became more engaged in running, I would at times train to run 2-3 times around the lake non stop. It was quite liberating, and darn healthy. However, as I got older, my running results were lagging due to less focused training and just going at a slower pace.
When I did my first 5k, I was able to finish in less than 30 minutes, it was amazing, about less than 9 minutes a mile!
Results: https://www.athlinks.com/event/163524/results/Event/39088/Course/58084/Bib/3437
Through the years, I manage to gain some personal records, (PR) and felt quite content and accomplished in my running days.
My best 1/2 marathon (13.1) time as 1:41:53 back in November 2002 and a full marathon (26.2) at 4:44:56 in July 2005. It was hard to finish all those miles. These days I've relegated to running short distances, the most is a half marathon. Recovering time is much better.
My predication for tomorrow's 10k run I hope, I hope..... to finish under 1:05:00, cross fingers, the weather tomorrow is expected to have some crazy rain in the morning, unlike others, we'll all be in it together!
Results:
https://sanfranciscohalfmarathon.org/
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