Well despite wanting to stay warm at home with my coffee, I ventured to Orillia for this cool (pun intended) race.
It didn't seem THAT cold when I got there - wrong! It was around minus 16, but hey, the sun was out right?! This unique series has 4 races - you've read Flexrun's reports - and this is the final one. It was a small crowd, when compared to the usual races (maybe 50 people). But everyone was friendly. I was able to meet flexrun in person, which was great. I knew he would be at the front, while I would be somewhere behind
My plan was to treat this as a training tempo run. That was my plan. Then we started. The route started along the waterfront and went through some nice neighbourhoods. Did I mention how much snow Orillia has? I went out way too fast and it wasn't long before I was gasping for air but I managed to slow into a fairly steady pace.
Anyway, it was a challenge keeping certain body parts warm (my face was frozen!), while other parts were sweating. Footing was a real challenge, there was a lot of ice along the road.
I ran with no iPod or watch, and the only marker I saw was at 3k, but I was struggling...a lot C'mon I said, it's only 5k. Nevertheless I trudged on until finally I saw the finish line. Did I mention that many people passed me? Anyhow I chugged along until I crossed the finish line ..damn I was tired! There were a few people hanging around cheering, including Flexrun, when I crossed, which was great.
We were timed - no chip - and there was no clock for us to see. I was afraid to ask for my time When they told me I was shocked...really? Wow. My time was 29:36, I beat my (modest) target by 24 second! I was pleased!
After we gathered at the local Legion for snacks, hot coffee and awards. I had the pleasure of sitting with Rick (flexrun) and his family, and had a great time. They are great people.
There were some fast times - under 18 minutes, in those conditions Wow. Most people seemed to be around 20-24 minutes.
It was a fun morning, I am glad I did it.
edit: I just checked the posted results, my time was 28:35
woo hoo!
Orillia Snowflake 5km
Orillia Snowflake 5km
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2014
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
injured
2013
Snowflake 10k....stopped at 5k
Rest of the year a write off because of injury.
2012
Snowflake 10k Jan 1 done
Run 4 Kids 10k Jan 7 done
Harry's Spring Run Off 8k. April 8 a disaster, but I finished
Centurion 50k at Horseshoe Valley (cycling) done
Centurion 50 miler at Blue Mountain (cycling) done.....barely!
Snowflake 5k, Dec 16 - done
2011
Harry Rosen 8k. April. done
Rotary 5k fun run. May. done
CANI 10k. June. done
Canada Day 10k. July. done
Barrie Waterfront 5k. Aug. done
CANI 10 k. Oct. done
Base Borden Army Run 10k. done
Awesome Race Report.
And so neat that you beat your goal time. Way to go!!
And very cool that you got to chat with Flex.
You are turning into a Racing Machine...you do realize this
ETA: I'm impressed that you raced in "minus stupid"...I hit the TM this morning
And so neat that you beat your goal time. Way to go!!
And very cool that you got to chat with Flex.
You are turning into a Racing Machine...you do realize this
ETA: I'm impressed that you raced in "minus stupid"...I hit the TM this morning
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Racing a 5k in -16 temperatures seems like it could be hard on your lungs. Good job on beating your expectations. Sounds like you had lots of fun.
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Now - Getting back my running fitness
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Why practice running slow? It comes naturally!
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Nice race Doug! Glad to see that you had a happy surprise with your finish time at the end there ! It was very nice to meet you today! I know it would have been really easy to just go back to bed this morning after looking at the outside thermometer .
I hope to see you again soon at another race along with more of these maniacs . Good luck with your training for the ride to conquer cancer!
I hope to see you again soon at another race along with more of these maniacs . Good luck with your training for the ride to conquer cancer!
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Mississauga Marathon 2008 - BQ 3:17:38
Bread and Honey 15k 2008 - 1:03:51
Ottawa 10k- May 09 - 37:55 WR
Bread and Honey 5k- 17:37 pb
Army Run Sept/ 09 - 1:20:44 WR
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Congrats Doug! Hats off to you and flex for getting out there and racing in those temps. Well done.
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You braved the cold and did the 5K in sub 30 awesome job!!
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