The race was just over an hour away from my Aunt and Uncles house, which is where I was staying. We all got up bright and early! When we arrived at the race, I was a little shocked as how small the crowd was. We got there about 45 minutes prior to the start and there were about six cars in the parking lot.
After I got my bib and hit the porta potty, I was talking with some of the other runners. I found out the course was a two loops around the high school property. One runner even said that there were no hills! I'm thinking thank goodness!
Before the race started they had the costume contest. It was between me and another guy. All he did was put on a batman Under Armor shirt and a hat. Of course I won!
After I won the best costume award, it was time to run. The race started down hill. I looked at my watch and it said I was running a 6:30 minute mile. CRAP! I have to slow down! We got to mile one and I realized no hills, AND I was the 2nd overall female!
Just after the one mile mark, five other woman ran past me and the 1st overall girl. She was about 10yrs old. Then there it was, a hill. Crap again. It wasn't long, but it was steep. The course sorta flattened out then another hill.
The only bad thing about doing the same route again, was that I knew I had to run those hills again. Good news, I get to go downhill again!
The second time around was much slower. It was great for training with hills!
Oh, and I finished 3rd OVERALL FEMALE!!
Yes I know it was a small race, but finishing 3rd overall female. It made feel good!
This race started at 7:00am and as it turns out they were having another 5k at 8:00 am. Some of the runners were doing both. I decided not to run both.
Overall it was a fun race. Very well organized. I would recommend running with US Road Running!
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