Sport Chek Mother’s Day 5km 2024 Race Report
Smoky Air and Rolling Hills
Race Information
- Name: Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run
- Date: May 12th, 2024
- Distance: 5 km
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/11394672514
- Time: 26:58
Goals
This was another “C race” for me, with tiered goals:
- A: Sub 0:30:00 (Achieved)
- B: Sub 0:32:00
- C: Sub 0:35:00
Training
While I originally planned to target a 25-minute 5km, a nagging tightness in my left adductor forced me to adjust my plan two weeks prior to the race. The tightness created a sharp pain in my hip and groin, radiating up to my lower core. After analyzing the video of my back squat form, I discovered I was leaning too far forward and on my toes for most of the squat. Although I was able to adjust my alignment quickly, the adductor pain lingered. To avoid aggravating the injury since I had three more races planned within the next month, I opted for a more conservative approach for this race.