Cornerstone Peach Run 5K Race Recap

June 16, 2018

This was my second year running the Cornerstone Peach Run in Clanton, AL. This race offers 5K and 10K divisions. I stuck with the 5K again this year. I didn't have any time goals for this race, but deep down I hoped to improve my time from last year.

I started out way too fast as usual. I ran the entire first mile. Then I started using 2:00 run/30 sec walk intervals. I was passed by someone who looked to be in my age group during the third mile. I passed her during my run intervals and she passed me during my walk intervals. We were neck and neck going into the final turn to the finish. I gave it one final kick at the end and passed her just before crossing the finish line.

Mile 1- 8:14

Mile 2- 9:44

Mile 3- 9:53

I finished barely under 30 minutes in 29:56. It wasn't enough to beat my time from last year, but I hoped it was enough to place first in my age group. Unfortunately there was someone way ahead of me that I didn't realize was in the 30-39 age group. I placed 2nd, but they only award first place finishers with a basket of peaches. There's always next year.

 

It was great to catch up with my friend Dee (@deerenn) at this race. She ran the 10K and placed first in her age group.

Me and Dee (@deerenn)

It was also nice to finally meet Stephanie (@swimst0807). I follow her on Instagram and noticed she did the race last year too. She was first overall female in the 10K with an impressive time of 42:55.

Me and Stephanie (@swimst0807)