This is the first 10k i've run since...? I feel like the last one I ran may well have been in the N.U.T.S. series back around 2006. What a fun race! I didn't really know what to expect, but having known that everyone wears bells and such I didn't expect it to be too competetive. But it turned out to be the perfect mix of overly serious runners and people wearing cowbells singing christmas carols. I was a bit late getting to the start, but I think it may have been to my advantage. It was pretty easy to hop up on the curb here and there to get past random slugs of people, and after a couple miles I could weave my way through effortlessly. I felt strong from the start and was thrilled with the weather and atmosphere. Mile splits improved all the way through:
1: 7:03
2,3: 13:49 (missed the mile marker)
4: 6:43
5: 6:28
6: 6:21
But better than the race was the company--great to commute with Eric, Allison, and Chris, and then to hang with the Rocket herself and Aaron. So nice to finally meet you guys! Go Santa's Little Jingers!!
Thanks again for the post-race suaree, Lucia. Amazing food and great company. Let's get a run or hike going soon-ish.
Enjoy your week, all. | 