Since this is the first race of the season I kind of forgot the strength and other muscles that are needed to power along in running. I ran about 3/4 of the first lap, but got warm very early. About half way across the bridge, the leaders were on the other side heading back. The volunteers were great because they just seemed to be there when I needed someone to tell me to keep moving. I tried to keep up with this guy who I learned was named Robert after the race. The shin on the right side really began to hurt and i think I would have been able to run most of the second loop but it hurt too much. I can feel a lot of soreness in my quads. The temperature was little cold. We had water at the end. The before entertainment was boring. I know I could have done better but I did well considering the conditions. Breathing was a challenge.

Not much. I would have gotten there later. I let my muscles get too cold and I don't think that helped. I need at least one no exercise day and maybe two or three with low endurance.

I had to keep walking. My muscles wanted to stop and I grabbed the bottle of water they offered and just kept moving. Iced shin and got some whole grain pasta into my system. I am planning on sitting in the sauna at the rec to let the heat soak into my muscles.


My shin was the real killer. It was a combination of that and the weather. I am also just not in great shape yet. I need to keep training.


It was a nice little campus race for a good cause. I would run it again. The course was pretty flat but the time of year is the only problem. It was just a little too cold. I set a PR and I am excited!! All in all it was a good way to start race season!