Today was my employers inaugural 5k Run & Fitness walk. Thursday I picked up my race packet and immediately liked my Bib# 88.
The weather was not exactly pretty, overcast with sprinkles at first, raining at the end. But everyone (325 participants) had a good time. I was running just because I could, and to have a good time with coworkers. I ran alone, I enjoy the solitude, the rhythmic breathing, the sound of my shoes as they are hitting the pavement. I am definetly not a social runner, I would feel like I have to either keep up with someones pace or hold myself back, either I don't really want to do. Or worse yet, hold a conversation. As much as I like running my mouth...I don't when I run. Does that make any sense? Along the route I saw several people, we cheered each other on. Besides running, everyone there had something in common, it was inevitable, we talked about work, but everyone was sweating, everyone was running and there was a great "esprit de corps". Where your average runner may not have considered this to be a very scenic route, I loved it! Not often do I get to run in close proximity of a runway? I enjoyed the view of the commercial airliners on the taxiway and then taking off, did I ever mention I love the smell of jet fuel? The sight of our air crafts that are coming out of production and on a test flight, still in their green "birthday suits", is magnificient. I heart planes.
Anyway, after passing the finishline I was quite happy with my time (26:56) and waited around for everyone I knew on the course. Talked to a few and then the results were tabulated and I wanted to stay around and cheer for the winners! What I was not prepared for was hearing my name for 2nd place in my age group! (And there was more than 2 of us!)
Besides the finisher's medal I also received a 2nd place trophy! That was very exciting and made my day!
Action pictures to follow as soon as I get them!
