Since I can't remember when, I have started tested my health and fitness through the "birthday run", a simple test consisting of a 10 km stroll in 50 minutes or below on the date of my birthday (or close to that date, that is end of March). I have to say, not without a touch of pride, that also this year I've passed the test, although I am one year older. And the performance was not that bad: 47'25", (unofficial time due to a quick stop to tie my shoes after around 5 km).
Regarding the 5 km distance, last week I set my season best: 21'30" (4'18" m/km), not that distant to my PB. This year my extensive intercontinental and European traveling schedule will not allow me to focus on constant improvement, therefore I'll have to keep a "conservative" approach. But I would not exclude surprises, and, why not, new PBs, especially in summer, when I will enjoy around 45 free days.
