I participated in my second race ever this past weekend. The race was organized by the HBCU (historically Black college & university) Alumni Alliance organization to raise money for scholarship. Although I did not attend an HBCU, I still wanted to show support. This was a good beginner 5K race and a lot of the women in the group I run with participated.
I didn't finish at the time I hoped for. It was actually worst than my first 5K, but I think had there not been a few minor, but major glitches related to organization of the race itself (ahem!), I probably could have gotten a way better time. For starters, walkers lined up first which slowed me down in the beginning just trying to maneuver my way to the front of the line. Secondly, I don't really know what time the race started because I didn't hear a horn, whistle, flute, or anything that would let me know the race is officially starting.
I don't consider this my official finish time, considering all of the shenanigans I mentioned above. The route was hilly. I definitely want to return for a re-match because I KNOW I can do better than this sucky time!
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| HBCU Alumni Alliance 5K Run/Walk - 6/25/2011 |
The one great thing I can say about the race is that I got this really cute shirt to commemorate and met some amazing women from my running club.
I burned 339 calories.
