Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run - Run10 Mile

This was an unexpectedly strong run for me.. run training mileage has been down, and I'm just getting over being sick. But the conditions couldn't have been better, and it's a flat, fast, and interesting course.

First couple of miles were in the 7:40-7:50 range, then settled in to a 7:30ish pace for the middle six miles, then picked in up to 7:15-7:20 for the last two miles or so. One of those nice days where it just felt pretty good the entire race.

The volunteers were also terrific- miles were well marked, and aid stations were extremely well organized.

A little more warm-up. Maybe not wake up so early.

Walked back to the metro and headed home.


I was very impressed with the organization and execution of this race. The pre-race communications were also very well done, and logistics were clearly described in both the e-mails and website.

The only thing that was a minor hassle was the post-race bag check- seems like that could have been organized a little better. And the t-shirt is going immediately to the rag pile (though I didn't pay for the upgraded tech shirt).

Definitely will do this one again.