Because of some injuries this was the first race for me since June. I've got to admit that watching my splits while running and seeing my time at the finish I was somewhat disappointed. I was really hoping to run at or below 7 min pace. All my splits were > 7 mins. I ran with my GPS however; and after the race I reviewed the data and it calculated the distance at 3.329 miles...slightly longer that a 5K. We've all run races where the course is either long or short...I think this one was long! If that's the case, then my avg pace would be about 6:45. So I feel somewhat better thinking maybe the course was long. Regardless, I'm satisifed with my time overall. It felt good to push hard and I ran negative splits according to the mile markers that were set up.
I didn't run this race last year, but I did run it in 2004 & 2005. They changed the start from the last ime I ran, before it started in the parking lot of the stadium and ran out to a bike path. Now it starts on the road but other that that it seemed to pretty much cover the same route. I like the course!

I probably should have pushed that first mile a little harder. It might have set me up to maintain a little faster pace overall. Probably should have stretched afterwards.

none. walked to the food line and had a frozen bagel. Managed to slam a beer but I didn't hang out long. It was too cold!


Probably not having raced since June.


I do think the course was long, but overall I like this race and they do a good job organizing it. It's nice having a race on the south side of town! I really appreciate all the volunteers for showing up and working in the sub-freezing temp!
I would have liked to meet some of the BT'rs that also ran, but I didn't see anyone in BT gear. And after, it was just too cold to hang out in my sweaty clothes and try to be social.