2nd Halloween Treat 5k

Wow, it's amazing that a simple 5k can bring such highs and lows.  This was a great 5k with some awesome slopes and hills (all uphill).  It was real cold this morning, probably not compared to Feb. but we have not had much cold weather yet.   So my running partner layed down the hammer and told me we were running this one for speed.  I laughed, thinking how fast can this 57 year old body go anyway.  This is the 2nd year for this race, my first time doing it, but it is for the Brain Tumor association ("Get your head in the game").  There were about 150 people registered for this event, including the U of D track team.

The race started right at 9am, and I maintained a brisk pace for the first mile, and fought through the cold air in the lungs.  The second mile was more hilly but I kept the same pace, but Susan picked up her pace to stay just ahead of me by about 100 yards.  The third mile I thought I would pick it up a little more but couldn't really pick up any of the distance I had lost.  I sprinted the last half mile and crossed the finish line number 45 at 25'58" .  It is absolutely amazing to hear about  these guys crossing the finish in 16 minutes.  This was a personal best for me by more than 75 seconds.  Susan told me that she thought I had finished well enough to get at least third place in my age bracket.  She finished twenrty five seconds ahead of me, and took first in her age group (40-49 F).  So we stayed for the awards ceremony, she went up and got her medal and gift certificate, but lo and behold I came in 4th in my age group (50-59 M).   No medal for this guy!  Oh well, I'm estatic because I proved to myself that I can improve my 5k time and compete with the kids.  The guys in my age bracket ahead of me were 50, 51, and 53.  Can't wait till they get older.   I'm really not in it for the awards, but when you get that close you start to get excited.  I also feel like my stride getting a lot better.

So tomorrow is back to running long.  Thanks for listening.
Rob

Wow, awesome time! I bet a whole group of young guys are struggling to keep up with you. Way to go!

nice work, and great time for a 5k in those conditions (cold and hills)! 

 Great Job!!!!

That time amazes me!  Congrats on improving your record!

Rob; what a great run you had! Congratulations!
Mary

Sub 26!!!! You never cease to amaze me buddy. When I am mid-fifties, I truly want to be just like you. You ARE my golden standard! Keep on rockin it....

Fabulous, Rob!   How exciting for you!    -margaret

Awesome Job!!!  That is a great time, especially for the conditions!

Congratulations on the PR Rob!  I've got some serious work to do to catch up to you.  :)

Cassie