Well, Hershey 10k has come and gone and there are a few things that I learned.
1. Sign up for a charity race. I did this race for Team in Training and raised a crap load of money along with my TNT teammates. There is nothing more rewarding than knowing that you are running for a reason and what better reason than cancer research. This was absolutely life changing- I actually got to feel like there was a reason to be out running. Not just for some medal that my kid will eventually steal and most likely lose anyway.
2. High five little kids. Us "serious runners" rarely are able to take in the scenery and crowds at a race. We simply go and run as fast as we can until we are about ready to keel over and then finish. Sometimes it is just nice to take the pressure off and enjoy what is going on around you.
3. Don't be a dick and size people up. This is not the first time I have gotten sized up at a starting line. Yes, I typically look like a hot mess- I am short, I never have on a 'team gear', I am slightly green because I might barf at any second...you get the picture- but I am pretty fast for a mom of two who is a little over racing weight and who might look slightly homeless, but guess what? I will beat you or die trying. Don't look at me like I am out of place at the front of the pack. I belong there, jerk.
4. Finally, find tall people and befriend them weather they like it or not. They are not only good for opening above the sink cabinets and killing spiders on the ceiling- they also are very good at breaking the wind.
This was an awesome PR of 40:04 for 10k, but considering the fact that my only other 10k has been run in 90-plus degrees on a physics-defying hilly course, I think it is safe to say this race was a step in the right direction for summer racing. See you soon.....
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