The first edition of the Tidal Basin 3K not sponsored by the DC Road Runners was held on June 17. Before the race, a new club was formed, by laws were approved, and officers were elected. Jay Wind will serve as President, Peter Blank will be Vice President, Ric Franke will be Treasurer and I was elected Secretary.
The race also marked the annual celebration of Juneteenth.
I really, really tried to go out slow and I intentionally fell behind all but one person right away. But the heart monitor doesnt lie. I ran the first 1K in under 10 minute per mile pace and my heart rate was already at 148. That was a mistake. But what I did next was even worse. I walked for 2 1/2 minutes while my heart rate dropped all the way down to 120! I'm an idiot! I know I was struggling with some reflux but I should have fought through that a little better. I was still ahead of my pursuer at that point but I allowed him to close the distance between us considerably. I took another walk after 2K and he caught up to me then. I struggled to keep up with him until I had to take a final walk break after crossing the last bridge. I was closing on him slowly during that last long straight away but I couldn't catch up to him. Miguel Gomez-Verdun beat me by 18 seconds as I crossed the line in 21:18. Very disappointing after my 20:10 a month earlier.
The final stats were
Average heart rate 136
Max heart rate 150
Calories burned 265
Max speed 7.8 mph
Avg speed 5.3 mph (11:19 per mile)
I can do better.
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