clock … watching time, the only true currency

I’m a week late on this, but I started Super Bowl Sunday (February 1, 2009) in my traditional way, with a race in Golden Gate Park. I finished the 5K 10th overall with an 18:44, for 6:03 miles, if distances are accurate.

One of the two runners right behind me had a GPS on his watch, and said the course is actually 3.27 miles long, beyond the official 3.10. It felt a bit long, given the smooth downhill slope of the last two miles. I began the morning pretty beat after a long bike ride the day before, but ended a hard week with a good race. (Been resting/recovering most of this week.)

Not consistent courses, but here’s my history. Before looking at this, I was happier with my time!

• 2008: Raced on the bike at Early Bird Criterium instead.
• 2007: 18:37
• 2006: 18:28
• 2005: 18:58
• 2004: 18:34