It’s not hard to set a PB when running competitively over a distance for the first time. My first 4-miler was the annual Turkey Trot in aid of Simon Community. 235 people took part and I finished 73rd, which is the first time I’ve finished in the top third of a timed race.
My time was better than expected at 28:50. I had expected to finish sub-30, but sub-29 was well beyond my expectations. That’s 7:12 per mile. This early in my training, it’s a target I should easily get under in a few more months.
Unfortunately, I have picked up a minor injury – a hamstring strain. It’s nothing major, but is still a little sore a week later. A 3.5-mile run today was a little sorer than hoped. I might have to think twice about fast races in the future – my focus has always been marathons.