John Carr Day of the 5000m PBs [] Fast Track Racing [] Can We Run Season's Bests?

Opportunities for females to race 5000m on the track are few and far between. So when we saw an event taking place in Keighley, north of Bradford, we leapt at the chance to take part.
The event consisted of five 5000m races, graded by time and each getting progressively quicker. It was a great afternoon out, and we hope that next year the organisers can get a track permit in place so performances can count of Power of 10 for UKA ranking purposes.

[@TheFODRunner]

Well done team, more of these track events needed!

[@tworunningbrooms]

It's a good concept, and it would be nice to see it spread.

[@MihaiGoRunning]

Hey John and Dawn! Loved watching your 5000m PBs journey. The steam on the track like a Turkish bath and running through that downpour must've been wild! Despite the hiccup with the race license, you both showed incredible spirit and perseverance. Here’s to hoping next year’s event is even better! 🌟

[@tworunningbrooms]

Thanks, Mihai. It's a really good event that hopefully will grow. 👌

[@CrownMyRun]

Great effort guys!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Cheers! We have a few more track races coming up. 😁

[@RunThePlanet]

Great Job Dawn, that time in humidity is great 😃 Great run too John, solid run 💪

[@tworunningbrooms]

Thanks, Matt. Hopefully times we can both improve on. 🙂

[@zzkiplington]

Excellent.An event named after me.Great running you two,

[@tworunningbrooms]

Haha. Thanks

[@IRunDaily]

Nice one - that's a great idea for an event!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Yep I think there's a few of them around.

[@Stevenc1984]

Well done both, looks like a great event! Hopefully they get a license next year and are able to attract a lot more runners.

[@tworunningbrooms]

I hope so too, although a lot of red tape apprently.

[@GymtimeJamie]

Great running both of you it's a shame about the Race licence but you can both be proud of your efforts!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Thank you. Hopefully, they'll sort for next year. 👍

[@markg99]

What a great event. My Garmin thinks i could do a 21 minute 5k but I think it's deluded 😅 22 might be realistic with some training. On a track it might be ideal conditions. Excellent running, both 👍🏻🏃‍♂️

[@tworunningbrooms]

Your Garmin must be in shock after that trail run. It's yearning to be let loose on a regular 5k!

[@mohicanrunner]

Thanks for mention and great video. Real shame about race license though

[@tworunningbrooms]

Hopefully, all is sorted for next year! 👍

[@raleyadventures]

Quality running both, really sad to hear about the track licence, I know i would have been disappointed as well, looks like you had a great time though 😊😊

[@tworunningbrooms]

Thanks. Yes, it's disappointing, but hopefully, they've learnt something from their first event and will put right next year.

[@Runnerrwe]

You both did great. Dawn running 1st and last KM the same was awesome. How much faster in % do you consider track compared to road?

[@tworunningbrooms]

Thanks. Not sure if track is faster for a few reasons. 1. Races normally take place late afternoon when it's warmer and not our usual running time. 2. Keeping mental focus is harder. 3. You're using the same muscles going in one direction, so they fatigue quicker. Maybe folk who run track regularly have a different experience.

[@RunSensible]

I always find trying to hold pace on the track is ruined by my negative mental fortitude while running. In my day-to-day life I'm the ultimate optimist but once I start running I become a grumpy €unt. 😅😅😯
20:19 is a cracking time.

[@tworunningbrooms]

Track running does require a certain amount of switching off for the first half, at least. Then it's use any tactic you can to forget the pain! 😁

[@stephenlee1643]

Shame about the license if that was a main attraction for attending…though would need to think carefully about shoe choice, as they’d need to be sub 25mm road shoes to not potentially get disqualified in a 5000m!

[@tworunningbrooms]

Yep people had to change shoes at a recent track and field meeting I took part in. Apparently it was a lot of red tape for the organisers which led them to not go licensed. Hope it's sorted for next year.

[@SharaRuns]

Shame about the track licence, I think that should have been made clear in advance but great running nethertheless.

[@tworunningbrooms]

We agree with you! Thank you. 👍

[@drdanthelizzyman]

Day of the 5000m PBs that aren't PBs 😖

[@tworunningbrooms]

Indeed. I wish they had said it was unlicensed rather than licence 'TBA'.

[@timeonfeet]

Good of the organisers to get the smoke machines going! Great effort Dawn, real shame about the license but I'm sure you'll get another opportunity for an official time soon. Solid running John especially with all your recent races and to get a best in the last 3 years. Looks like this could be a great event with the license sorted too

[@tworunningbrooms]

Thanks, Ben. Yes, we both hope the small issue of a licence is sorted for next year. Dawn has already found herself another race...😁

[@timeonfeet]

@@tworunningbrooms Good to hear she's lined up another one already. Got to claim those records!