Well, as I was waiting for the gun to go off, I was talking to myself telling myself I am not going to go out too hard and that I am going to stick to the 8:2 run/walk plan. Finally we got a 10 second count down and the gun went off. I started off really watching my pace but trying to move with the crowd and watch for ice on the roads. About a quarter of a mile into it, I fell into a comfortable rhythm and just kept moving. There were occasionally people walking in front that I had to pass because they started out too fast, but I just moved carefully around them. I was actually really worried the whole race about ice. The last thing I want is to hurt myself on a little 5K this early in the season. The first 8 minutes went well and took my walking break but found myself counting down the seconds till I could run again. The scenery was beautiful and the weather was just warm enough that about 10 minutes in I was really starting to get warm. Ran for a while and at about 7 minutes hit a water stop, grabbed some water and started a walking break 30 seconds early, but walked till the next set. I was really feeling good and enjoying it, but starting to get really warm. Started the next running set and got to the point where the 15K and 5K broke apart. At this point you could actually hear them announcing at the finish line and it was a teaser. Did the next 8 minutes and then the two of walking. The final road to the finish was a little icy so I was careful and tried to find a spot I was safe. But just short of 4 minutes later I was at the finish and celebrating with my dad who crossed just ahead of me!

Not much... it went really well. I am very happy with the race and I am right on track for where I need to be for Ironman Moo 2009!

Just walked around a bit and got some water and gatorade with Dad. Then we went to go get some food and some chocolate and get our cheese and chocolate bar. Walked back to the car and headed home! Came home to a wonderful breakfast my mom made :)


The wind... but I can't control that. I am doing really well this early in the season with Ironman prep!


This event was okay. Part of the Midwest Sports Events, these races tend to be okay for the beginners but not at the high quality of some other local races. It was amazing to be running in Feb and it was so nice out!!