I've been training with TNT for about 8 weeks and I was anxious to see if those track workouts would pay off on the course. Woohoo. Thank you Charley Perez because the speed intervals and butt kickers and striders and bounding like a kangaroo got me under a 9 minute mile. This wasn't my personal best but it was my fastest 5K in Colorado. I'm really happy with my time.

That said, I have to mention that I was more fatigued than usual going into the race. I did a challenging bike climb the day before and my legs were feeling it. My body hung in there but I really had to push to make it happen.

This time last year I was preparing for my first ever 5K and it was a major event for me. I'm excited to be running longer distances now but it made this one feel more like a training run. I practiced pacing, hydrating, and not holding back. It was by no means easy.

2/6 Female 50-59
15/66 Female
58/124 Overall

First place Female 50-59 came in 18 seconds in front of me ... I'm slowly catching those old broads who keep beating me!

Nada ... you run the race you're given.

Walked around and chatted with some of the TNT runners. One bite of bagel and half banana. Met Zev (z-dog).


A little fatigue but it is what it is.


I think this is the 2nd year for this race. It's small and not well known but Katie did one heck of a job on it. Lots of post race giveaways. I won a 3 month membership to Denver Athletic Club. Miles were well marked, events were on time, and she was at the finish line calling our names as we came through the chute. Proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.