Beer Run - Run5 Mile

The course was challenging with several hills. The race could have used a few more volunteers but you have to go with what you got. The finishing chute was too short. It was not a problem when I came through but immediately became and issue a couple of minutes later. They wanted you to pull your own tags which is a bad idea. I pulled mine handed to the lady with the stringer and she dropped it. So there goes my tag down the street I have to go catch!! The chute people need to pull the tags so this does not happen. The runners are out of breath when they come through and should not have to worry about a tag!!

I would not do too much differently. I paced really well and was hurting the entire time, so I know I was giving it a good effort. I do need to do a little more track so I can have that sprint at the end that I needed!!

Ran to the truck and put on some warm clothes. Then met back up with the group to get some free beer and listen to the band!!


The lack of Lactate Threshold training. I have done a little but not much since I am training for my Ironman. I could probably say the Ironman training but with the result I had it looks like it might have helped!!


This is a very fun race to do. Old Town gives all participants two tokens that can be used afterwards to get free beer!! The shirts are always pretty cool as well and who would not want to sport a race shirt that says BEER RUN, you know!! This was my first year b/c the past years I have always had something interfering with this race that caused me to be out-of-town. I am going to do my best to be back next year!!! Great Time!!