Distance: 5 miles
Start: 9:30 AM
Official Time: 42:41.88
Pace: 8:32
Place Overall: 581 of 2018
Place Men 55-59: 19 of 67
Temperature: 33°
Climate: wind & light snow
Mood: Okay, so we're doing this.
Have not raced in some time. Have not raced in inclement weather for longer than that. Just walking to the venue from my parking spot was horrid, the wind coming off Lake Erie was almost unbearable.
I ask myself, why am I doing this? It’s not pleasant, it’s not social. I should be at home watching the parade, safe and warm.
The staging area, Public Hall, was a relief. Vast and clean, at least I could wait for the start in comfort.
155 - 164 BPM Playlist
Another Sunny Day - Belle & Sebastian
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
If I Can't Change Your Mind - Sugar
Shadows in the Rain - The Police
Why Should I cry For You - Sting
A Man Needs to Be Told - The Charlatans
Twistin' the Night Away - Sam Cooke
Bejeweled - Taylor Swift
Everything - Nine Inch Nails
These Dreams - Heart
Give Me Back My Man - The B-52's
I started far back in the pack, which was unfortunate. It took a while before I could actually run. My fault. But soon I was running freer and could focus on just enjoying myself. And it was pretty all right.
But I was even regretting choosing the five mile instead of the 5K ... until we split off around the second mile. At Carnegie and Ontario they took a right, and we continued onto the bridge. Oh, yeah. This is why. I would have missed that. Lorain-Carnegie, down West 25th and onto the Detroit-Superior. Worth it.
By the time I reached the finish line I was feeling good, and satisfied. My time was great, all things considered. And it was a well-organized race full of happy runners. But for a race like this, I really missed having a partner. Maybe next time.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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