Sat 9/17 - AM 55 minutes incl. 5k road race

Maynard road race, now held a block from my door and as such even more irresistible than it has been in the past. New course fairly ordinary, but of course on very familiar streets. Dragging somewhat thanks to getting to bed quite late after going to the baseball game last night, even though I left before it ended. Looking to put this thing to bed without any unnecessary effort. Holding back consciously on the first mile which went in 5:35. Geared down a bit after that trying not to over-exert myself and found that second was getting too close so put in a surge that was probably longer than it needed to be. Two miles in 11:00, one more surge at a sharp turn onto Summer Street before cruising it in to the very unique finish in the middle of the municipal parking lot. I had planned on a longer warmup and/or cooldown, but both ended up being less than 20 minutes each. Figured I would do a second run later in the afternoon, slept away that opportunity. Clear, cool and breezy conditions continue, almost chilly last night.