Dan Ford Road Race 5K

Official Results: 2nd OA, 1st AG M30-39, Time: 17:41.8 (5:42/mile)

This was the first time I had ever entered this race and after the 5k I did a couple of weeks ago I figured I would try and do another one. I enjoy 5k distance right now since it helps as speedwork, but also because I haven't had the time to really train for any long distances since my training has been very spotty.

I had found out about this race from the 5k I did a few weeks ago and ended up signing up for it a few days before. Although, after I signed up my groin injury from previous years started acting up since it was very tight. After a rigorous strecthing routine for the week I was finally able to run.

Race morning my parents had ended up coming up for the day to watch the race but also because they wanted to come up for lunch with Jess and I. The start of the race was a little confusing because they didnt mention that the 5 Mile would start first and the 5k was to start a few minutes after the 5 mile start. Needless to say they should have started them both at the same time since it added to the confusion and mess at the end since there were people that entered the 5k but started when the 5 mile started.

The race went well for me since it wasn't a hard effort race because I hadn't run all week and I only had one 4 mile run after the previous 5k a few weeks ago. I was more than happy with the final results since I hadn't planned on taking 2nd overall. However, an hour and half after the race was over the results still were being sorted because while I was out on the 5k course there were people that had started with the 5 mile start so when they crossed as part of the 5k it screwed up the results. The good thing was that after many complaints from people they finally got it right. Overall I ended up with $150 in prize money, but the overall experience leaves a bad taste in my mouth because of all the disorganization. The awards portion was even worse because it ended up being a free for all and they should have annouced them all individually. The race could be better run, but I think since the race is still young they are still working through the kinks. It is only the 4th time they've done this race. The good thing is that the money raised from everyone that did the race helps cancer patients and families.