Once we got moving the weather was no longer a concern except for the wind. I knew that I was unnder prepared for this race and it felt like it. Also just getting over a cold I spent a lot of time hacking esp. in the first 5 miles. I knew a pr was out of the question so I just wanted to keep it under 8 min miles. The last few miles were tough for me mentaly especially the last mile into the wind so I was just happy that I didn't let my mind win and I kept pushing.

I was 5 min slower than last year but I was healthy and the conditions were perfect. Not much I could change and I am actually pleased with the race. I needed a good kick in the pants for training motivation and this was it.

Mary and Nick did the 5k and had very good races with Nick dropping a lot of time from last year. I really didn't expect to see them at the finish due to the weather but they stuck it out. After a couple of minutes I was just freezing and no way to warm up. Had a quick beer as that was my carrot for the last couple of miles and got to the hotel to get out of the wet gear. Best thing about staying there is a warm shower and change before the drive home.


Conditioning and overall health but no suprises.


This has been my first race for the last couple of years. Except the year that Johnny Depp and co. forced us out of the hotel we have really enjoyed this race.