April 6, 2025 9:00 AM

It is nice to run a race that is only 10 minutes from your house.

This is my 9th time running this race.

In 2012, I had a broken ankle so I couldn’t run it and in 2017, my back was bothering me so I didn’t run it. Then due to the Pandemic, it was cancelled in 2020 and 2021. I did run it again in 2022 and for some reason, I hadn’t run it that past two years.

Delmar Dash ’11

Delmar Dash ’13

Delmar Dash ’14

Delmar Dash ’15

Delmar Dash ’16

Delmar Dash ’18

Delmar Dash ’19

Delmar Dash ’22

Pre-Race Activities and Preparations:

It is a flat course so my times had been fairly decent:

   2022 – 46:08
2019 – 44:53(PR)
2018 – 45:09
2016 – 47:14
2015 – 45:26
2014 – 48:14
2013 – 47:39
2011 –  47:08

I may sound like a broken record but three years later, my expectations were much lower… In fact, a course PW was inevitable. I was expecting more of a 55:xx finish time.

I still didn’t feel totally recovered from my stomach virus. The weather forecast didn’t look great.

And with a half marathon the week after, I needed to be cautious and not get injured.

To save time on race day, I picked up my bib and race shirt the day before.

white? really?

Now only if spring would arrive. It was nice on Monday and Tuesday but I was too sick to run. Then it was either rainy or windy or both the rest of the week. And when it was ok to run, I was working in NYC and didn’t have the time.

It’s also always hard at this time of year to decide what to wear.  Too cold for spring clothes but I am tired of jackets and tights. And then there was rain in the forecast.

With any luck, the rain would stop by race start which was 9 am.

Race Day:

As I mentioned above, I had been suffering from an awful stomach virus and hadn’t eaten much all week.

Since I was racing, I did eat my usual: coffee and oatmeal.

I debated a long time on what to wear. In hindsight, I could have worn a skirt, compression calf sleeves, cap, and a long sleeved shirt but it was still raining when I left the house and so I decided on capris, compression calf sleeves, 2 long sleeved shirts, a beanie and gloves.

I got there early. I knew a few people doing this race so I went inside the school to look for them.

The race started on the street but ended in front of the school entrance

Because of the local half marathon being held next weekend and the lousy weather, there weren’t as many runners as usual. Probably around 120. In past years, there were usually around 300 runners.

It was a little chilly out so we all waited in the gym until the last minute.

For obvious reasons, my only hope for the race was to just to finish the 5 miles pain-free.

And maybe have a little left in the tank (if the weather cooperated) to add in some more miles. Since I had skipped so many runs, I was nervous about completing 13.1 the next weekend.

Well, the rain stopped. Woo Hoo.

We walked down the street to where the race started.

Of course waiting for the race to begin, I was cold.

I lined up with some faster runners (but lost them as soon as the race started. lol)

I forgot that they do not use chip time – just gun time for this race.  I could have lined up closer to the starting line.

I must be there somewhere… probably cut off on the right

I tried to start out fast but not too fast.  Though I never know what this is. And I probably did since my legs seemed to have zero energy today.

There was someone calling out times at each mile.  When I heard my Mile 1 time, I thought they were mistaken (9:xx)

pic from one of my weekday runs several years ago … I often run in these neighborhoods

I think I only made it a little over a mile before I started to feel sick and had to walk.

The course is about 20 turns around the neighborhoods and it is pretty flat.

But every time I tried to run, I felt dizzy and nauseous and so I just walked until the feeling passed.

There was a water stop at mile 2.5 or so and that helped… a little.

I tired with each mile but tried my best to keep it up some semblance of speed when I was running but there was so much walking.

My friends kept getting farther and farther in the distance ahead.  But I wasn’t worried at all about my time.  I just wanted to finish whiteout getting sick.

I crossed the finish line just under 52 minutes.

It was not chip timed and so they just wrote down your bib number and time on the clock.

so happy to be done!!

Post Race Activities:

This race used to have more sponsors and there were raffles, giveaways and even massages.

There were still nice refreshments: soup, fruit, pastries, coffee, hot cocoa and cake.

I wasn’t the least bit hungry but grabbed some cake (which resulted in sharp stomach pains.)  Eventually I had some hot cocoa and I felt so much better.

The results were posted….

And I came in 3rd in my age group!!  Sometimes you just have to show up.

In fact, with 5 year age group awards and a small crowd, we all won!!

I waited around for the awards ceremony and I was thrilled that it was NOT a medal.  I love something usable.

Additional Race Reflections:

Positives:

• • Nearby (3 miles away from my house)
  • Organized packet pick up the day before and morning of
  • Lots of parking
  • Warm, dry place to wait before and after (middle school gym)
  • Real bathrooms
  • Well organized course, lots of course marshals
  • Tech shirt
  • Glasses as age group awards
  • Flat course
  • Well marked course
  • Free photos (coming soon)

Negatives:

• • Small turnout
  • Gun timed
  • White unisex shirt
  • I felt like crap

Final Stats:

Garmin time

A big PW but expectedly so. But not as awful I thought it would be.

Since this course is flat and near where I live, it is still one of my favorite races and I will run it again next year. I am really happy with my time (considering…)

Since I was training for a half marathon, I felt like I needed to add some miles to the legs.

So I drove to the rail trail.  Lots of runners and bikers were out on this gorgeous day.  I dragged myself through 3 more miles (with lots of walking).

That makes 8 miles for the day… and so Taper Run done!!

Would I recommend this race?

Yes. Absolutely. I hope more runners sign up next year.

Next Up?

Happy Running! How was your weekend? Any running or racing? Do you add on miles to a race to make it a long run? Please share.

Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida (The Running Teacher) and Jenn (Runs with Pugs).

and tomorrow:

I’m also linking up with: co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, and Runs with Pugs

March 27, 2022

I signed up for this race weeks ago because it’s a nice local race (actually an hour away but that’s local enough).

This was my sixth time running this five mile race. But it was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 so I haven’t run it in 3 years.

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Pre-Race Activities and Preparations:

Now that I’ve run the race five times, You would think that I would be at least prepared on how the course went uphill for the first mile, some rolling hills before it went downhill and then flattened out  See below:

according to my Garmin

Race Day:

I was hoping that the weather would be a little more spring-like and I could wear a green skirt. But it was not. It was not really cold but it was cloudy and windy. So I just wore capris & compression socks with a long sleeve shirt and brought another shirt, gloves, beanie, jacket and a vest.

The race was about an hour drive from my house.  But it had a late start of 11 am so I was able to sleep in.

When I arrived, the parking lot was already full, but I found a spot on a nearby street and went into the gym to get my bib and race shirt.

cotton uni-sex again!!

I chatted with some runners that I recognized.  I also met some new faces.

re-united with my friend Sue and a new friend

Anyway, I talked to my friends for a while while being entertained by bag pipes.

With such a late start (11 am), I was already hungry for lunch by the time the race began. Luckily I had brought a GU and ate it before the race.

Soon it was time to head to the start. We waited until the last minute so we didn’t have to stand outside long in the cold. I didn’t wear my vest or jacket but added my DIY arm warmers and hoped that I wouldn’t be too cold.

There were over 300 runners for this race.  It was not run by ARE or HMRCC (my local running orgs) but Adirondack Runners… a smaller but very friendly group.  I did recognize some runners from my area though.

Since I knew that the race was not chip timed, I should have lined up closer to the front. But I was chatting and then all of a sudden, the race started.

a previous year

As I mentioned, the beginning of the race went uphill. I took it slow. But I refused to walk and tried to keep an even pace.  The wind was crazy and of course, we were running INTO it!

over the highway bridge (also a previous year)

But I just slogged along although it felt like everyone was passing me by.

After going over the bridge, about 1 1/2 in, we turned into the neighborhoods to some rolling hills. Phew! No more wind for awhile!!

no snow this year – a previous year

There was a water stop around mile 1.75, I usually stop but not today.  I was going to push it and try and run the WHOLE race.

The sun came out and now I was getting warm!! I took off my gloves and arm warmers….

Finally mile 3 arrived and that was the downhill portion of the course. I knew here that I could pick up the pace.

The second water stop was around mile 4. I was so tempted to walk a bit.  I did not but probably should have since I knew that my pace was now slowing. (Walking always gives the boost I need to finish strong.)

But I just plugged along and refused to walk until I was done. It didn’t help that we were now running INTO the wind AGAIN. How cruel…

Finally, I saw the finish line and gave it everything I had. Unfortunately, I had NOTHING left. lol

I crossed at 48:XX. I was happily surprised.  I was not expecting much under 50 minutes but I was pretty sure that I would be faster than running 5 miles in a blizzard. LOL

Post Race Activities:

Normally I would have waited for my friend, Sue but I was sweaty and getting chilled. The temperature had definitely dropped since the start of the race.

So I went inside. As soon as you entered, they had a screen with the live results.  I saw immediately that I had placed 4th (in the 10 year age group.)

10 year age groups are tough when you are at the top of the group… or if your pace has slowed to a crawl

I took off my sweaty shirt and put on the race shirt, then went into the cafeteria for refreshments. There were not much to speak of. I had a water, a brownie, a cookie and a banana.  The pastries were homemade and individually packaged. I chatted with some guys wearing Delmar Dash shirts (that’s a local race in my town.)

So no age group award for me today. But to support the other runners, I stayed for the awards ceremony.

Unfortunately, I had 6 more miles left to run after the race.  The temps had dropped and the wind picked up.  But I drove to the Zim Smith bike path (about 1/2 hour south) and dragged myself 3 miles out and 3 miles back (listening to Ali on the Run’s podcast with Betty Lindbergh. 97 year-old world record holder… so inspiring)

Additional Race Reflections:

This year with all the local races returning may be the YEAR OF THE PW!!

My current Five Mile PR is 44:53 from the Delmar Dash (2019).  But that was on a FLAT course.

My course PR (2018) for this race was 45:42.  Not even close today!

Nevertheless, I am happy with how I ran the race. I didn’t walk (which is rare for me.) I do not do ANY speed work. And I am 3 years older!!

There’s always next year (or most likely the year after) to gun for the glass.

An interesting note is that Jill (on the right), who finished in 49:25, set a course record for her age group – 70-79!! (A new goal in 2 years???)

Positives:

• Well organized
• Warm place to wait before and after the race.
• Indoor restrooms
• Charity = Special Olympics
• Entertainment (Bag pipes before the race)
• Many familiar faces.
• One loop course
• 3 water stops
• Awards (sweatshirts, soda bread, glasses)
• Immediate results (on a screen)
• A LIVE race

Negatives:

• Gun timed instead of chip-timed (from the start)
• 10 year age groups
• Cotton shirt
• the wind!!
• long drive

Final Stats:

Race Splits:

NO walk breaks!!

Would I recommend this race?

Yes. A well-organized small local race!!

Next Up?

There could be a few shorter local races but definitely this one (on the original 2019 course):

April 16, 2022

Happy Running! How was your weekend? Any running or racing? Is it spring where you live?  Have you run any St. Patrick’s Day-themed races in March? Please share.

So it’s Tuesday and I am linking up  with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner) for Tuesday Topics.

I’m also linking up here:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.

In 2021, this inaugural race was my second local Pandemic race, It was run by ARE, the same company as the previous race I ran (and the following half marathon).

yes in 2021, you had to wear a mask at the start and finish.

I signed up again for this 5 mile race because I am a sucker for a race, any race.  Many of my friends have lost interest in racing but I knew that I would know many of the runners at the race from past races. It would be fun to re-connect.

Pre-Race Activities and Preparations:

My speedwork has been non-existent and my pace has slowed to a crawl.  So I entered the race will zero expectations other than being out there running with other runners.

After running THREE half marathons in 5 weeks, I was kinda glad to run a shorter race and cut back on those long runs.

Here was the snag:

Yes, I wavered back n forth. Should I stay home or should I run the race? Will the paths be slippery?  Will the drive home be treacherous?

Although this race was the FIRST big local race of 2022, for me, it was not a big deal.  I had already, as I mentioned, run THREE big races already this year.

I picked up my race packet on Thursday, just in case.

This time of year is tricky to decide what to wear. It could be winter frigid or what they call in “fake spring.”  I tried to remember what I used to wear to race at this time of year.  (I seems to have dressing amnesia.)

Past March 5 mile races:

This is what I wore to this race last year (on a cold March day):

In the end, I decided on something very similar:

in hindsight, I should have worn trail shoes (for better traction)

But of course, with rain/snow in the forecast, I needed to being a rain jacket for before and dry clothes for after.

There were many posts on FB assuring us that things would be safe – ice cleared from the paths, puddles drained, a dry area to gather before and after.

I was not nervous about running the race but I was about driving. So I contacted my friend Lara and asked her if she wanted to carpool.  She accepted and has a large truck and so she agreed to drive, as well.

Race Day:

I got up early, had my habitual race breakfast (oatmeal & coffee) and met Lara at 8am at a nearby park n ride. It was raining and had just started to snow lightly.  Fingers crossed that it wouldn’t be too bad until we got home.

I had been to Mohawk Harbor (where the race started) before but I still wanted to leave early. We arrived around 8:30 and parked in casino hotel parking garage. (The race didn’t start until 9:30.)

Lara picked up her bib in the first floor of the parking garage. We chatted with some other runners.  There were many (like over 300) crazy runners like me. We were allowed to wait in the casino hotel and use their restrooms.

So we were nice and toasty warm… little did we now what was happening outside.

 We hung out until the last possible moment.

Around 9:25, I had to head to the race start area and shiver with all the other runners. It was snowing and very windy. I was glad that I decided to wear my rain jacket.

Course Map:

It was advertised as “mostly flat and relatively fast course uniquely includes 2 crossings of the Mohawk River.” But we all know that means there are hills. Ii really did not remember the course from last year.

Believe it or not, I actually wore my Garmin, I didn’t look at it at all during the race since it was only 5 miles and there were mile markers but no water stops.  But I wanted to see my splits afterward.  My goal was to run consistently but not hard. Not slip and fall!!!

I don’t remember the course in detail since it was snowing the whole race and quite slippery.  At times, I just wanted to get done. But it was varied and lots of river views.  If it weren’t for the weather, I would have enjoyed the scenery even more.

Mile 1:

I started with Lara and two of her friends.  I ran with them most of the race.

You’ll notice in the FB pics below that the faster the runners were, the less clothing they wore…

I must admit that I was cold.  My hands and feet were numb and I didn’t warm up until mile 3. I am rarely cold when I run but it was so windy and snow was blowing in my face.

We started out near the water and I think that made it feel even colder. We even crossed the river during this mile.  I made sure that I didn’t start out fast. That was very easy since it was slippery and I wanted to make sure that I didn’t wipe out.

Mile 2:

It was still windy but not as cold during this mile since we were no longer running along the water.  Of course, there were some hills during the race but nothing that was so steep that I had to walk.  Remember I rarely do any running on hills (except in races, it seems).

And it was snowing harder. I had to run with my eyes closed most of the time since it was stinging my contacts. (I tried wearing my sunglasses but they got covered with snow and that was worse.)

Mile 3:

At one point, we were running on a path and there were big potholes full of mud. The court marshals had thankfully warned us all about it.

This mile has a few downhills and again we headed toward the river. In fact this mile ended on the bridge going over the Mohawk River. I continued running slowly and there were a few times that I almost fell but caught myself.

Mile 4:

The bridge was uphill but then there was a nice downhill.  We were also finally running with the wind at our backs.  I almost warmed up.  (I may have taken off my gloves at this point.) Of course, one of the course marshals announced that “it was downhill from here.” Not true. It’s never true. Next we ran through the old Stockade area before we hit riverside again.

At this point, there were actually runners who had finished and were re-running the course in the opposite direction (Huh?!)

Mile 5:

I felt like I was getting slower but I hadn’t walked yet. There were no water stops so no temptation to walk. I considered walking for a bit now since it might have given me a second wind. But I wanted to get to the finish line and get out of the miserable weather so I just kept going.

Finally the finish line was in sight. I ran as fast as I could in the slippery icy snow.

As I crossed, the RD, Josh (who knows everyone’s name) announced my name and said he hoped to see a recap of this race on my blog!?  (I really didn’t think most people knew I have I blog, not even my hubby is aware.)

Post Race Activities:

It was too nasty to hang out and cheer on the other runners so I took a quick pic of Lara and her friends

and we went inside the parking garage to take some goofy pics

and get some refreshments.  Last year at this race, you were given a boxed lunch but today instead, there were tables of pastries, muffins and quiches

refueling with carbs

We headed back inside to the casino hotel where it was warm so we could to eat and chat about the race.

Lara was excited that one of volunteers did not want the shirt and gave it to her

We all agreed that it was fun in spite of the weather.

Additional Race Reflections:

This was the first local race of 2022.  Most of our races are coming back.  There is still some hesitation by some runners.  It was so fun to be out there and soak up the racing atmosphere again. Now if only, we could get some mild sunny temps for a race…

Positives:

• Discount to ARE members
• Optional race shirt.
• Participant manual and lots info before the race
• Ample parking.
• Real restrooms (in Casino Hotel)
• Dry, warm place to hang out before and after the race.
• Well marked course.
• Varied scenery including river views
• Lots of course marshals
• A real race.
• Well organized.
• Familiar faces
• Free photos
• Post-race food

Negatives:

• No water stops (in this weather though, it was not necessary)
• The Wind!
• The Snow!
• No age group awards.
• Post-race food (my preference would be bagels, fruit & chocolate milk)

Would I recommend this race?

Yes.

It was super well-organized. Special attention was paid to EVERY detail. It will be even more fun when there are nicer weather conditions.

Final Stats:

first negative split race, I believe!

slow day even for the oldies

Obviously this was a 5 mile PW. Almost 4 minutes slower than last year and about 7 minutes slower than my PR.  I blame mostly the weather.

Splits:

In fact, I was thrilled with my time.  I wasn’t expecting much.  I did exactly what I had planned.  Just ran… slowly. I wasn’t ever tired so I definitely think I could have run faster.  But there didn’t seem to be a reason to.  No age group awards.  It was slippery. I was just running for me and because it makes me feel good to race.

No walk breaks!!

The drive home was pretty scary.  I was relieved that I was not driving.  We passed many cars that had gone off the road.

I arrived home safely.

and enjoyed a nice long shower and some hot chocolate in front of the fireplace.

I obviously would not be running more miles for a long run.  That would be postponed until the next day when hopefully, it would be warmer, less windy and the roads cleared.

Next Up:

I plan to run a Virtual Half Marathon next weekend.

Then another 5 miler in two weeks and a 5 miler a month later (both were cancelled in 2020 and 2021 so this is very exciting).

Then in between, there’s the Druthers Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon (on its original downhill course).

April 16, 2022

Happy Running! Have you run a 2022 race yet? If so, how did go? Are you planning to run one soon? Would have run this race in the weather than I mentioned or would you have DNSed? Please share.

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).

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I’m also linking up here:

with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.

March 13, 2021

This was my second local Pandemic race, It was run by the same company as the last one I ran (and my next half marathon).  So I was familiar with all the restrictions – masks at start and finish, no water stops, staggered start, etc.

Nov 2020

I signed up for this 5 mile race because I am a sucker for a race, any race.  Most of friends have lost interest in racing but I knew that I would know many of the runners at the race from past races. It would be fun to re-connect.

the good old days – no masks and standing close together

Pre-Race Activities and Preparations:

My speedwork has been non-existent and my pace has slowed to a crawl.  So I entered the race will zero expectations other than being out there running with other runners.

I picked up my race packet on Thursday (in the rain) after work but then was treated to a rainbow.

This time of year is tricky to decide what to wear. It could be winter frigid or what they call in “fake spring.”  I tried to remember what I used to wear to race at this time of year.  (I seems to have dressing amnesia.)

Past March 5 mile races:

In the end, I decided on this:

possible additions were a shirt underneath, calf sleeves, DIY arm warmers and maybe a vest or jacket

Race Day:

So I got up early, had my habitual race breakfast (oatmeal & coffee) and hit the road.  I had never been to Mohawk Harbor where the race started so I left early. I arrived around 8:15 and was able to find a parking spot on the street instead of in the parking garage.  I was going to walk to the start and hang out but it was freezing!!! And windy!!

probably should have checked the weather before I left my house

So I just sat in my car to stay warm and watched many of the crazy runners who was doing their warm up runs while I finished a book that I was reading:

Loved it!! if you haven’t read it yet, you should!

I texted my friend Karen and she was doing the same thing, staying in a car until the last minute.

Around 9:00, I had to head to the race start area. On the way, I bumped into Karen.

obligatory pre-race photo

She headed to the restroom and I shivered with all the other runners waiting for my corral to be called.

courtesy of The Daily Gazette

At 9:30, corral 1 started.

and yes the fast runners did wear shorts…

Things moved so quickly that I almost missed my start. I was in corral 4 and ran over just as they were saying: “Last call for corral 4!”  In each corral, you lined up by your letter – 6 feet apart and 6 feet from the runner in front and behind you. Masked had to worn all the time except when you were running (if you were not within 6 feet of someone else).  Every 10 seconds, another group of 6 started. I was in position F and started around 9:37.

Course Map:

It was advertised as “mostly flat and relatively fast course uniquely includes 2 crossings of the Mohawk River.” But we all know that means there are hills.

Believe it or not, I actually wore my Garmin, I didn’t look at it at all during the race since it was only 5 miles and there were mile markers and no water stops.  But I wanted to see my splits afterward.  My goal was to run consistently and not hard.

I don’t remember the course in detail since I had never run here. But it was varied and lots of river views.  If it weren’t for the insane wind, I would have enjoyed the scenery even more:

Mile 1:

and I’m off…

I must admit that I was cold.  My hands and feet were numb and I didn’t warm up until mile 4. I am rarely cold when I run but it was so windy.  We started out near the water and I think that made it feel even colder. We even crossed the river during this mile.  I made sure that I didn’t start out fast.  Actually I’m not sure I remember how to run fast.  So I just sauntered along enjoying the sunshine and views of the Mohawk River.

Mile 2:

It was still windy but not as cold during this mile since we were no longer running along the water.  Of course, there were some hills during the race but nothing that was so steep that I had to walk.  Remember I rarely do any running on hills.

Mile 3:

I didn’t see this photographer so I’m surprised that my form isn’t too bad lol

This mile has a few downhills and again we headed toward the river. In fact this mile ended on the bridge going over the Mohawk river.

Mile 4:

The bridge was uphill but then there was a nice downhill.  We were also finally running with the wind at our backs.  I almost warmed up.  (I may have taken off my gloves at this point.) Of course, one of the course marshals announced that “it was downhill from here.” Not true. It’s never true. Next we ran through the old Stockade area before we hit riverside again

Mile 5:

I felt like I was getting slower but I hadn’t walked yet. There were no water stops so no temptation to walk. I considered walking for a bit now since it might have given me a second wind. But I wanted to get to the finish line so I just kept going.

Finally it was in sight and you had to put on your mask.  My gaiter was all twisted in my hair so I did have to stop and try to pull it up over my month and nose (not sure if I succeeded lol).

very excited to see that finish and maybe chick that guy!

priorities … gotta stop that watch!

done!!! smiling under my mask!

I bumped into a few runners that I knew and we hung out cheering the other runners on.  I wanted to wait for Karen anyway.

cute outfit and probably kept him warm.

Finally she was in sight.

We even made the highlight video!!

One of her friends handed me this since it matched my outfit, she said:

it was yummy

I was getting pretty chilled so I proceeded to get my food (which was a bagged lunch of a turkey/cheese sub, potato chips, cookies, and fruit) and headed to my car.  It was just too cold to eat outside or to go have a beer.

There were no age group awards so I didn’t need to stick around for those either.

On the way home, I decided that I had enough energy to run 5 more miles.  That’s crazy.  But I did it on the “flat” rail trail with lots of walking and a stop to eat my post-race lunch.Additional Race Reflections:

This was a first annual race.  All of the other local races are still cancelled so this racing company has been trying to hold a few races. I am so glad they are. It was so fun to be out there and soak up the racing atmosphere again.

Positives:

• Safety restrictions in place (staggered starts).
• Ample parking.
• Real restrooms (in Druthers restaurant)
• Well marked course.
• Varied scenery including river views
• Lots of course marshals
• A real race.
• Well organized.
• Familiar faces (under the masks)
• Post-race food.
• Free Beer (in Druthers)
• A real race.

Negatives:

• No water stops
• The Wind
• The Cold Temps
• The shirt (white cotton blend)
• No awards

Would I recommend this race?

Yes.

It was super well-organized. Special attention was paid to EVERY detail. It will be even more fun when there are no COVID restrictions and there is nicer weather conditions.

Here’s some media coverage of the race:

https://dailygazette.com/2021/03/14/macadam-electric-city-5-miler-was-a-breath-of-fresh-air/

Final Stats:

My finish time was more than 2 minutes slower than both 5 milers that I ran two years ago. In fact, this was a PW for this distance. It was slower than my first 5 mile race in 2010.

But I was thrilled with my time.  I wasn’t expecting much.  I did exactly what I had planned.  Just run. I wasn’t ever tired so I definitely think I could have run faster.  But there didn’t seem to be a reason to.  No age group awards. I was just running for me and because it makes me feel good to race.

and he didn’t run ten miles!!

Next Up:

There is a local 5k but I have not registered so as of today, it’s the Druthers Helderberg to Hudson Half Marathon. (on a revised course – same course as the Fall Classic)

April 17, 2021

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Since today is Tuesday, I’m linking up with Zenaida and Kim (Kooky Runner).

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I’m also linking up here:
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with co-hosts Coach Debbie Runs, Confessions of a Mother Runner, Mile by Mile, Runs with Pugs, and Laura Norris Running.

Happy Running! Have you run a real race yet? If so, how did go? Are you planning to run one soon? Please share.