Will I be on the first page of the sports section again?

Schenectady Gazette 2010

that’s me 2nd from left (2010) – Timesunon

me again in the purple (2012) – Timesunon

I should be running long and not racing a 5K.  (I may run a 10 mile race in 3 weeks )

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

Yes,  for the 7th time, I am running this race. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

May 31, 2104 9:45 am

The Freihofer Run for Women is my favorite race:

• It is ALL women – all ages – all sizes – veterans  – newbies – elites – walkers
• It is a real USATF race with Olympic runners in it.
• It feels so good to be a part of its excitement.
• The results are printed in the local newspaper and even though I finish around 2000, I am happy if I finish in the top half.
• You always meet someone you know.
• Running it in 2008 made realize that I that I could be a runner.
• Being part of other runners’ first 5k in 2010 made me proud.
• 2011 was my FRW PR year.
• Finishing it in 2012 (after serious ankle surgery) helped me believe that I could be a runner again.
• I broke my foot at the beginning of the race in 2013 and still gutted out a finish under 30 minutes!
• It ends with a downhill 🙂
• Maybe I’ll make the newspapers again…

In such a crowded race, it is impossible to have time goal. But finishing under 30 minutes (AND NOT GETTING INJURED) would make me happy.

Happy Running!  Do you have a favorite race?