This was my official first race back and I waited a whole week and a half to even blog about it. Whoops! Bad runner blogger.
Apparently, I registered too late so I didn’t receive this year’s shirt. They did give me one from last year though. It’s a fairly nice wicking shirt, too big like most shirts, perfect for the dudes though.
Race day morning was freezing! Pretty sure it was in the 30s, not what I expect for the beginning of October. I bundled up and went for a warm up anyways. And by bundle I mean, 2 shirts, capris, gloves and hand warmers.
My goal for this race since it was my first race back was to run around 8 min miles. First mile…6:37…oops. I did get better for the remaining miles and was in the 7:30s-7:50s. The whole race was fairly flat and went through some streets just outside of downtown Cleveland. One of those areas where it’s not safe to run at anytime…unless there is a race 
I have to say I was pretty happy with how my first official race back went. I didn’t really know what to expect and was really nervous about my IT band. I ended up finishing in 47:21 a 7:38 pace and 5th in my age group. Normally I wouldn’t care about placing in my age group but check out these awards.
It’s a brick!
Ok, I know to some it is just a brick but I think it is a pretty cool award. Something different than the plaques and medals.
Because this race happened on October 13th, I’ve already ran another race. Hopefully, I get that recap up here soon
This is funny. I ran the 5K and have yet to recap it either. LOL
Yeah it was FRICKIN cold that day and I actually felt kind of sick later in the day. I was not ready for those temperatures at all.
I love this race!! I was sad I couldn’t do it this year.
Congrats on getting back out there – looks like you’re coming back strong!!
As the daughter of a bricklayer, I would have been all over that award. Love to see you running again!
I love that you are making your comeback and are already getting back to where you were…you amaze me!
your first race back was a 10k?! you are AWESOME. i’m terrified of anything 10k && under. haha. also, your first one back was still faster than my 10k PR. BEAST!