They have done these fun runs for many summer but yesterday was the first time I did it. The weather left something to be desired. I was planning to bike to the park but it was raining when I was heading out the door so I opted to drive instead. It stopped raining before the run but it was very hot and humid. The air was so dense, it felt like I was running through pea soup. Side note: I haven't actually run through pea soup, it is just what I would image it would be like.
Since I ran a half marathon a few days ago, I decided to use it as a tempo run. They said the numbers were less than usual because of the weather. There were only 3 women and 8 men. The majority of the runners were from the Minnehaha Academy cross country team.
There wasn't anyone running my pace so I ran the 8k by myself. I was a little disappointed in this because I was hoping to find some people to train with, maybe next week. I finished in 35:10. I am happy with that time. I got a ribbon for participating.
After the race, they have drawing for prizes. My name was the first one drawn. Yippee! I could pick from a bunch of race t-shirts or a mug. I picked the mug. I have so many race t-shirts that I don't know what to do with them all. Plus, I think would feel a little weird wearing a shirt from a race that I didn't run. The mug is from the City of Lakes 25k in 2006. Do I feel weird about drinking from a mug from a race that I didn't run. Wait, let me check...nope, the water tasted refreshing. Here is a picture of the mug and ribbon!
Happy Running!Julie
That actually sounds like alot of fun! I love running by Minnehaha Park:) Maybe I can try to make a few of the Wednesday night runs! Good job Julie:)
ReplyDeleteJulie, you should come join the fun runs. Unfortunately, they just meet at the park and then run down river road for the 8k. I don't know where the 2k and 4k go. I was hoping they would run some of the trails in the park.
ReplyDeleteFun! I hope you can find a training partner next time.
ReplyDeleteWow, fun!! I got an e-mail recently about these runs -- do they give out ribbons every time? I'm such a sucker for bling, I'll definitely make it I know there is some sort of reward involved! I bet you'll find a partner once the humidity goes away...
ReplyDeleteI am currently signed up for Team Ortho's duathlon & the Monster Dash. However, there's a good chance I'll be moving out of state at the end of the summer, so my race schedule is a bit up in the air at this point. I'll be sure to keep you posted if I run any races in the cities ... and if I go to one of the Fun Runs! (We should actually plan for one... how does next week sound?!)
P/S: I just saw your race times.... and I think you'll smoke me if we ever do an MDRA run. :) Perhaps I'll jut cheer for you and still hope for the ribbon.
ReplyDelete1:36 at the Red, White & Boom!? ARE YOU AWESOME OR WHAT!!!?
Hey A,
ReplyDeleteI think they will give the ribbons out every time so you should totally come. It would be awesome to run with you next week. I don't plan to run fast every time. I enjoy just meeting other runners and chatting while I am running. The course goes along river road which is a great place to run.