Run to Wrigley

I decided to run in my first 5-K (3.1 miles) about 5 weeks ago. Today was the race and it went really well. The race was called "Run to Wrigely". The course started in Wrigleyville (Home of the Chicago Cubs) and went through out the streets of Lakeview. It ended at Wrigley Field's ground level concourse, finishing under the famed Wrigley Field marquee.

I made sure I got some good sleep since this was my first race. The race started at 8AM. I went and picked up my friend Chuck around 645 so we could get our registration packets. Luckily he has done these things before so he was able to answer my questions and help me get situated with my chip. (The chip goes on your shoe and tracks your time.) It was soooo cold this morning, so I layered up. I ended up taking off my jacket around a mile in a half b/c I guess it wasn't as cold as I thought. The forecast called for snow and rain which there was none so that was in our favor!

My goal was to 1) not walk and 2) finish with a pace of under 10min/mile. So, I made my goal, I didn't walk and I had a 9:44mile pace. Overall, the race was really fun. Running through a different neighborhood was great. (I am not able to download photos from my camera but when I do I will be posting them)

I am now looking for another race to run in May or June. I have been told that this can be addicting and I am excited about another race.

The rest of the weekend was fun. I went to the Tigers game (they played the White Sox in Chicago). The game was fun, but it was cold and rainy! (Not baseball weather)

This week is back to Detroit for me. Flight is at 7AM. Hooray...