Despite my injury I decided to run the Gettysburg 5k since I'd already paid the entry fee and because its an awesome race. I decided to get out hard and just see what happened since I know my fitness isn't what it was a few weeks ago.
I went out with the leaders for a bit but let them go. Good thing as from what I could see they went out in 4:40-4:45. I hit the mile in 5:11 and immediately started to feel a bit tired. I shuffled through mile two while watching the front pack implode and string out ahead of me. After hitting 5:33 for my second mile I decided to pick it up (I still wanted to break 17 at the very least...) although I had already thrown in the towel for the most part.
During the third mile I remembered that I've still got some fitness and picked it up, passing someone with about 800 to go. I didn't kick it in but kept a strong pace through the finish. I ran 6:02 for the last 1.1 (~5:29 pace). I ran like crap (as expected) but had a really great time--this race has a refreshing atmosphere compared to those in the D.C. area. Time to get this injury under control and start running well again!
Results: http://runhigh.com/2010RESULTS/R062610AB.HTML
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