First Race of the Season

Last Saturday, I ran the East Haddam April Fools 5K.  It ended up being much colder than anyone expected (not even 25 degrees at race time), but it was sunny and the cold actually made the race fast.  That is, until the last 1/2 mile, which was a long and steady uphill, until about twenty yards before the finish line.  The course itself was the most challenging I've run (quite hilly), so I was just happy to finish strong (no PR) - many people had to stop and walk the last 1/4 mile.  Elizabeth also participated in the Kids Race, finishing third and happy to get a gold ribbon and a gold medal.  She was quite pleased with herself!!

It was freezing at the start.

The 20 yards of non-hill at the end.

While I was running the 5K, Elizabeth (far left) ran the kids race.

Crossing the finish line.

To the victor go the spoils!

The runners - post race.