This was my first time doing the Polar Bear Run and I thought it was put on very well. The race course was 1.5 laps on surface streets. I was able to start out at the front of the pack and get a good pace going right off the bat. During the first mile my right thigh started to tighten up and hurt a little bit but not too bad. The hardest part was getting the lungs adapted to the cold air as I haven't run in very cold weather this season. Got to mile 1 and was please to be under 7 minutes a mile. Got some water at the water station and as always had to walk to drink it. Finished the race strong, myself and another gentlemen both pushed one another to a sprint finish. Was very pleased with my time and the race overall. Race was very well organized, the route was clearly marked and free of cars, volunteers were very helpful, and the finish line was very energenic and the refreshements and food were perfect. I really enjoyed this run and will definitly include it on my race calander next year.

Stretch a little more prior to the race to get more warmed up for the cold climate.

Did some light stretching and walking around. Got some water too and then walked back to the finish line and waited for my sister to finish.


Not stretching enough, pain in right thigh and cold air, but overall I am very pleased with my time.


Very good 5k race, had a lot of fun and was impressed by the organization of the race. Would recommend it to anyone in the area.