5 km at race pace

Baci and I ran our Casa Loma route this morning which is a pretty flat 5 km route. It was tricky because it often takes 15 min to really loosen up and get into a comfortable pace.  We pushed through and made it in 29.31 which was a 5' 54 pace.  To clear 2:00 next week I need to run a minimum of 5'40.

http://m.runnersworld.com/race-training/pace-chart-500-559-pace-kilometer

I was really pulling Baci at around 4 km, so I think that I will be able to run faster when I am not dragging a tired, hot drooly dog.  I will also be able to pull up my speed when I have longer to run than 5 km.

Ok, last excuse:  Last night's dinner consisted of wine (Caymus--yum) and pistachios.  

:)