Burger King 10K Familiar - Run10k

Well since I did not warm up very well, I just decided to take the first 20 minutes at an easy pace that was pretty much my warm up. It was hot...I mean VERY HOT day and humid.

The first 5 Ks whent by pretty quick. stopped at every Oasis to hydrate and keep cool. Did I mention that it was very hot?

By 8 Ks the pain on my left foot started to make a comeback. I just pushed on through. I saw the 9 KM sign and picked up the pace. I passed the guy holding the 60:00 minute pace sign. My goal was to run it in less than an hour. I finished strong sprinted the last 200 m. I felt great.

Get there earlier. and warm up properly

Just walked, hydrated (gatorade and water) and also fruits.


I know that If I would've spent some time warming up maybe my time could have been better.


Very well organized event. A lot of drink stations. Maybe too many. But with the heat today I think it was the right move by the organizers. Great race.

I'm very happy, after 4 months of training I ran my first 10K ever. I achieved my goal of running it in less than 1 hr. Coming from 200 lbs to 156 lbs today and seeing what I have accomplished in these last few months I am very proud of myself.

My wife Olga was there for moral support. She says she wants to run it next year. We'll see ;-)

I want to keep going... and I will.