Riverbank Run 2011

I completed one of my 2011 goals yesterday, running the Riverbank without shoes. I didn't accomplish the pure barefoot goal, but ran the whole race using five-finger Vibrams.

This year my training consisted of running 3-4 miles once a week through March, and then weekend runs of 6, 7, 10, 12, and 6 miles in April and May. Minimal training and the results showed.

I was able to run a consistent race and didn't walk until the final 1.5 miles. Jason and I ran together most of the race, which was a very nice distraction.

Mile 1 - 11:00

Mile 2 - 11:00

Mile 3 - 10:21

Mile 4 - 10:29

Mile 5 - 10:34

Mile 6 - 10:22

Mile 7 - 10:45

Mile 8 - 10:33

Mile 9 - 10:44

Mile 10 - 11:08

Mile 11 - 10:18
Mile 12 - 10:48

Mile 13 - 10:18

Mile 14 - 11:00

Mile 15 - 13:50

FINAL: 2:48:26

This was my 7th consecutive Riverbank. I plan to keep the streak alive going forward, but hope I can train just a little bit more.