Now that the warm-up is done...

Today, I ran the Ridge Run 5K. It was warm and humid, much more so than during my previous training runs. So, maybe "run" isn't entirely accurate. I walked at the water stations, up one wicked hill, and a couple other times.

Interestingly, it didn't affect my time too drastically. I completed the 5K in under 32:30. That's a little better than a 10:30 mile. I was practicing at just under a 10 min mile. So, the walking didn't cost me too much.

Apparently, walking was good decision, though. Kristina watched people vomiting multiple times on their way to the finish line and saw several people pass out before crossing the line. Ambulances and IV's also appeared near the finish line.

Next on the agenda...the Chicago Marathon in October. I have 2 more weeks to prepare for my "official" training that begins on June 9th. Things are about to get interesting!

Here I am trying to figure out the "complicated" instructions for attaching the timing chip to my shoe.Here I am as the race begins. Note the smile indicating the anticipation of an enjoyable run through beautiful Beverly.
As I approach the finish line, note the looks of men beaten down by the heat, humidity and hills of @%&*@#$ Beverly.

Christopher