Road running race 22:28 [5] 5.0 km (4:30 / km)
shoes: Adrenaline 16
Race for the Cure-DC 5k. I really don't know what to think about this. I ran hard but only managed the same time as I've been running in various tempo workouts this spring. I was fairly sure I'd be under 22 minutes, but missed that target by 30 seconds. Disappointing, for sure.
In terms of logistics, I'd much rather run 5k on the local track than at a race like this. Up at 5:30 to get on the Metro and make it downtown in time for an 8 a.m. start, not enough sleep, headache and a bad stomach, too cold to hang around afterwards, and basically discombobulated for the rest of the day.
And while I'm complaining, they said no bag drops, bring only what you can wear. Really? On a 50-degree day with rain in the forecast? Despite the size of the event it's not at all runner-friendly.
1 Bob Draim 0:21:39 ALEXANDRIA, VA 61
2 Tom Nolan 0:22:28 KENSINGTON, MD 63
3 Joseph Cummings 0:24:59 WASHINGTON, DC 62
43rd out of 1,470.