CMC 5K

Just finished my first race since the Vermont City Marathon today. Decided that I would run several shorter races this summer to help build my strength and leg speed with hopes that it will improve my marathon time. So I decided to kick start the summer, I would run the Cheshire Medical Center Sports Medicine 5K this morning. Having worked for 5 hours leading up to the race (2 am to 7 am), I felt a little flat when I first got there. But that quickly subsided when I let the excitement of racing get the better of me. My goal was to hit a 17:00 5K, but I fell a little short placing 2nd overall in 17:33. I found that I went out a bit too fast, payed the price on the second mile and then found my pace on the final mile. All in all I'm pleased with my effort, and it gives me something to work with for my summer training. Plus, placing second earned me a small money reward, which really gave me something to work for this summer. Cash prizes rock!!! Well, I'll be taking to next 3 weeks or so easy since I'll be in CA with the military and won't be able to run much. But my next race will be 4 on the 4th when I return. As for today, here are my splits:
Mile 1: 5:18
Mile 2: 5:52 (oops!)
Mile 3: 5:40
Last .1: :40 (or something around there)