Some Like it Cold 5k / 10k 2013

12.21.13

In an attempt to find another event for December, I stumbled upon this one.  Since it was hosted at Trinity Park, it would be an easy, convenient 10k, and would fit into my 70.3 training plan. 

My running had tapered off over the past few weeks due to a nagging knee injury, but, was beginning to feel better.  

When I went to pick up my packet on Friday, I was underwhelmed by race "office", but the race director seemed like a good guy. We talked about the forecast for the race and the Y a bit.  

As forecasted, this morning was in the mid 30's with a steady rain. Yuck. Of the 300 preregistered runners, only 128 showed up. 

The run was cold and wet, my shoes and socks were soaked, and much of the trail was underwater, leading to runners running in the grass for periods of time.  While I eventually warmed up, it took about 4 miles for my hands to stop hurting from the cold.  

At one point, I thought I could finish in a sub 1 hour time, but, the nasty conditions slowed me down a bit. I continued my steady pace, and finished in 1:03:30. A fairly standard time for me for a 10k. Due to the low partication, I placed in my age group and received a medal. That made the poor conditions and the wait for awards worth the effort.  

My knee was pretty sore after the event, and will need to improve quickly, as the jingle bell 5k is in 2 days.  

I suspect I may seek out a few events from this race group again, as they are local, and seem to be good people.