Zoom Through the Zoo

I successfully completed my first race since indoor track season ended! I ran a 4 mile race called zoom through the zoo. I didn't really have any expectations for the race, but I knew I didn't want to take it too hard because of my achilles. I guess I just had the urge to run in a race, even if I wasn't necessarily running at race pace. I'm very satisfied with how I ran considering I haven't done any speed work since the end of February and my legs were still tired from a long run two days earlier. I ran the four mile in 26:24 (6:36 pace), which is 24 seconds faster than my tempo run on Sunday! My splits were all over the place, but I think it's because I didn't know the course at all. I finished second for the females. The first place winner ran it in 24:51. I can't remember her name but I think I saw her run in the Germantown half marathon and she finished third. The race was a lot of fun and also encouraging for me. I think I'm going to take the training down a notch until June 1 just to make sure my achilles is ready for base training.
Today will involve much cleaning around the house. We have family coming in for the weekend. I love it when they come, but it's so stressful preparing for company (especially since our hot-water heater, which is only a year old, just went out). This weekend should be interesting with everyone taking showers in my brother's bathroom, the only one with hot water. Hope everyone enjoys their Memorial Day!