Pace: :06:13 min. per mile
Weather Report: Sunny, 47°F, 46% Humidity, Winds: From NNE @ 11 mph; feels like 42°F.
Pre-Race Observations: This morning's race, 2nd Annual Scrubs & Stethoscopes 5k will be my first in two weeks and, due to Sunday school, Gregory will be sitting this one out, so I will attempt to use my wife's suggested approach: "Just run fast." This particular run is a hybrid: 1/2 trail race and 1/2 road, which makes it all the more attractive to me. I enjoy participating in gimmicky races which are just a slight variation of a traditional 5k. A hybrid run also strikes me as an interesting and unique way to "celebrate," or recognize, National Nurses' Week (May 6-12).Post-Race Reflections: Jack and I arrived a little early to the event which was taking place at Mendon Ponds Park, a popular race locale. Unfortunately I arrived to find out that for whatever reason, I was not registered for the race. The understanding folks at FleetFeet Rochester (who were the organizers of the event) permitted me to simply complete another registration form.
Sportingly, I finished the day clocking a PR at the 5k distance of :19:19! This was especially gratifying as I didn't feel "top-notch" prior to the start, but quickly became more comfortable, especially once the last half of the race course moved into the woods for the cross-country portion.
In the end, Jack and I enjoyed I nice spread which included hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad (MMMMMM!), and cookies. I also won my age group (M 30-39), thanks in no small part to a small registration. A nice morning was enjoyed by those who did participate though!
Jack was once again working the camera and managed to take some... uh... "interesting" shots:
Breathe in, breathe out... YOU AND I ARE ALIVE!
4 comments:
All that great food at the end of the race! I'd be there...!
PS I had lost track of your blog somehow. Glad to see this one again. I am resolved to kick up the walking to a better pace this year.
WoW - fast.
It looked like a very nice day for a run.
Sandy--best wishes as you hit the sidewalks. anne and i have spent quite a bit of time walking and running in our immediate neighborhood and its amazing what you notice that you hadnt seen before...
kara--we in upstate NY have been fortunate to have some gorgeous weather of late... i never thought id say it but we could use some rain! ;-)
thanks to all for stopping by and commenting!
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