FW Jingle Bell Run 2014

12.6.14

I'd planned to take this weekend off, as Lindsi is gearing up for the GRE, so, I am on dad duty.  However, some of the HCY crew mentioned this event, and handed me a bib, as they were not all going to be able to make it.  Also, Griffin really wanted to run another race.

We arrived at Burnett Park and I asked about transferring my race bib, to which I was told no.  So, I registered Griffin for the 1 miler and myself for the 5k.  Griffin really wanted to run alone, but, I asked one of the race officials, and she advised against it, as the race ran through downtown.  So, I ran with him.  He is a little inconsistent in his pacing, but, ran the whole time and finished in about 9 minutes. the little guy is hooked!  We are already looking at events for him for next weekend.

When it was time for the 5k, I moved towards the front, but, had pretty low expectations for this one.  I got off to a good start, and kept a fast pace for the 1st 2 miles.  Then it got ugly. A little after the 2 mile mark, we hit the hills on 5th that lead from the river back to DT.

I got to the top of the 1st hill and stopped to walk briefly.  As I headed up the 2nd hill, again, I walked briefly.  It has been years since I've walked in a race.  My beer drinking, poor diet and lack of training are catching up to me.

I managed to finish fairly strong, and posted a 27:41...my slowest 5k this year.  Per Strava, I clocked 3.3 miles, which makes me feel slightly better.  Even with the poor showing, a small field led me to a 2nd place AG finish.

Lot's of work to do to get back into racing shape...