Began more slowly than usual, felt I paced myself properly. However, took it too easy on the downhills (which is where I used to catch a lot of people) because I did not want to irritate my ITB. I still felt some discomfort after the race. Will take it easy this week to taper and protect my ITB. However, I'm not sure my knee is ready yet for the 1/2 IM on Nov. 21. I have this week to decide whether I register or not.

My time was over 5 min. slower than my results last year! Obviously my training is different nowadays, and I'm still about 6Kg (13lbs.) heavier (so is my girlfriend, blame it on love!).

I ran my race conservatively this year, thinking of my triathlon next week.

So, if it had been my A-race, I would have given it my very best. Though, I'm still happy with how I felt and paced myself...I'm ready to become a triathlete!!!!!

Walked around, waited for GF. She came in at 1:13 (Same time as last year.) Drank lots of water and gatorade. Stretched out a bit.


Played it on the safe side. Did not want to re-injure myself. Also, this race was a test of my pacing for my triathlon. So the "goals" were met; however, I felt a little upset about being dropped by the people who usually run a little behind or ahead of me in other races. Well, there's always next time. Three months ago I could not run more than 5 min. at a time without being forced by my ITB to walk.


This was my second road race ever last year. It's one of the largest races in the country. Atmosphere among racers was great; technical organization was excellent.

I have my reservations as to how the "middle" race staff (club members) treated "non-club" racers (a large majority) at the Hebraica Club; staff was somewhat uptight and rude. But, without being politically incorrect and not interested in giving this issue further thought, this attitude has always been the same story at this club. My tri will be there next week and, like this run, it is one of the best sports events in the country regarding organization and participant turnout.

I will try to do this race every year, whether for training purposes like this year or as an "A" race.