Polar Bear Run - Run

Start of the run was extremely packed and we didn't actually cross the start line until 20 seconds after the official time (which means you could really subtract 20 seconds from all the splits - holy cow!). The first mile was WAY too fast and I had a hard time getting my heart rate/breathing back under control. Had to take a quick 20-30 second walk break at around 1.5 to get in control. I don't remember ever pushing it so hard in a race before and I was extremely uncomfortable the whole time! But wow, it felt great to see the clock under 27 minutes when I rounded the corner for the finish line. That motivated me to sprint a bit toward the finish line. There is no way I could have run this fast without my awesome husband/training partner motivating me the whole way!! :)

Not start out quite as fast for the first mile.

Walked around, got my breathing back to normal and turned in my time. They had an ICEE truck (I absolutely LOVE blue icees - it's unnatural! ;)), so I got a free blue icee - I think that made the entire race worth it! Definately the best post-race treat I've ever seen at a race.


Too fast for the first mile - but this was an amazingly great run for me. I think my last PR was a little over 32 minutes (granted, I haven't run a 5K in a while).


It was amazing how many people were along the course cheering for a 5K. Tons of volunteers and one drink stop (although I don't drink during a 5K). Great organization for a 5K.