Great Cow Harbor 10-Kilometer Run - Run10k

Challenging run. It definitely would have been helpful to scout out this course ahead of time. Not only did it seem like it was all up or down all the time, but it was also extremely up or extremely down all the time (no rolling hills, just climbs and super fast descents). One goal was to run the entire race (no walking) and I managed to do that. Beyond that, most of the rest of the race was just trying to hang on. The downhills went really fast and the uphills seemed to go on forever. I really try to keep an even pace when I run and it was close to impossible for me here. I'd say I was hitting 7 to 8 minute paces on the downhills and 11 to 12 minute paces on the uphills for an overall average of a little under 10 minutes per mile. Funny thing about it is that there was probably no point in the race where I was actually running at a 9 to 10 minute per mile pace.

This was my first time running this course. If I run it again, I will have a better idea of what to expect around the next turn.

Crossed the finish and walked over to the post-race celebration. They do a really great job of having tons of refreshments out for everyone. I rehydrated and ate some snacks. Got a free massage since there was a tent with a very short line (I usually don't like waiting around on lines after races). Relaxed and enjoyed the warm day for a few minutes and then headed back to the parking lot on the bus.


It was a hot day. The water stations could have been better stocked, clearly marked and located at more logical positions.


Nice race on a nice day. I don't think the organizers expected it to be a hot day. The water stations were pretty overwhelmed (but put up a valiant effort). The course is nice and scenic and the atmosphere is great. A great event to have within driving distance from my home.