This was a typical 5K. At least this one had a warm building we could wait in with bathrooms and no porta-pots! Yay!
Our group picked up our packets for us, so once we found them we put on our bibs and waited for the race to start. It was so cold my face hurt.
The race started and off we went. No bells and whistles, really. It was a nice, fairly flat course. About half way through, I caught another Cornfed out of the corner of my eye (my running group). I was determined not to let him pass me. I kept pushing and, sure enough, I crossed the line before he did. At the finish line, they were giving out chocolate (yum) and we got a participation medal. They also had water, fruit, granola bars and yummy brownies on a stick.
The guys I wouldn't let pass me came up to me and thanked me for making him push himself harder. He had surgery last summer and this was his first race since. While I was just trying to be competitive and not have him pass me, he was using me as motivation. That made me feel pretty good. He asked if he could get a picture with me...how could I say no?
Matt walked with the group so I waited for about 30 minutes at the finish line. Did I mention it was cold? My thighs were so cold I was pretty sure they were going to get frostbite. It was to the point they hurt. And after several minutes, I started to get chilled from the sweat and my body regulating back to it's temperature. But I waited for them. I was never so happy to see Matt in my life, I don't think!
So, the review of the event Run 4 Love 5k Run:
Terrain - predominately road, flat and easy
Organization - Organized fairly well
Cost - $25 per person
Time of Race - 10:00am
Overall - it was good, typically 5k, great snacks and nice shirt - cold!
Award - participation medal
My Time 28min 34sec
Race #5
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| The group who braved the cold |
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| Frozen |
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| My motivation for this race |
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