Started a bit off the front behind a number of kids starting way to far froward. Took it easyat the start. First 5k in a while so it was a bit of a shock to see how fast everyone got out, but most of them came back in a hurry. Slowly picked up the tempo and started moving forward. Cruised forward and pasted a clump of folks 8-10 folks I would spend the rest of the race with. Cruised through mile 1 at 6:32 a bit fast. Pasted the last of those little kids just before the mile mark, figuring she had gone out to fast. About a half mile later, she is on my shoulder. So I had to push it. (She would finish 24th, 3rd overall female, 10 years old. Wow!!) After the mid point someone called off our positions 18,19,20,21,22... 2miles(actually about 50 yards after the marker on the road) 13:42. About 3 of our clump broke away a bit over the last mile. I went back and forth with a guy with a quote from Charots of Fire on his back (a team from Coventry Christian). Going up a smal hill near then end the thrid guy past us both, I came back and COF guy and tried to push to keep him behind me, but he sprinted hard around to the line and I still don't like to sprint. So I finished 20th, the winner of our clump turned out to be in my age group, but I was a solid 2nd.


It was a C-race and a part of a long trainig day, but without the 2 hour cycling warm up, I certainly could have walked away with a little trophy. But it was a good effort and ran a smart steady race.

Drank a couple bottles of water watched the rest of the folks coming in including a good sized bunch of little kids (12 and under). It was surprising to see how many were out there but it was very cool as well.


C race 2 hours of cycling, no speedwork for last 2 years. But I got a post 14 year layoff 5K PR by about 18 seconds even with the warm up. Maybe I should try to see how fast I can really go sometime.


Won a $10 gift certificate to Schuylkill Valley Sports. Good post race spread of food (Oranges, Bannanas, Prestels, Danishes, and Cheese Pizza. Awards Ceremony was a bit disjointed but it was a nice little race, easy to get to, good parking, and a nice course.