Minneapolis Recycle Run 5K Race Report
Sara and I got to the lake early, picked up our numbers and chips, and then went back to the car to stay warm.
Shortly before the race started, we warmed up a bit and stretched. Because we’re hardcore like that.
Note: This is not an example of an effective stretching program.
We started out of the gate strong and when we reached the hills we cursed our fate and gave up powered through with the strength of 10 American Gladiators.
We finished with a flourish, and then immediately broke down into tears of pain and nausea joy and celebration. It was a moment worthy of a Lifetime made-for-TV movie.
After cleaning ourselves up, we headed for the post-race food table. I think Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll sponsors every race in this city. But really, what’s not to love about post-race ‘nanners and nut rolls?
Big congratulations to Sara on finishing her first 5K! Also, many thanks to Stacey for taking photos and to everyone who came out to cheer us on. And thanks to the Minnesota Twins for giving me free baseball tickets.
Tags: American Gladiator, free food, i love swag, Lifetime television, Minneapolis Recycle Run 5K, Minnesota Twins, post-race nanners, race reports, races, reduce reuse recycle, running, salted nut rolls
April 21st, 2008 at 9:39 am
Thanks for stretching me out.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:26 am
This is cool. My aim right now is to run a 5K, and I’m starting to run again after something like eight or nine years of not running. I’ve found it’s really helpful to run with my dog. I run until I’m too pooped (this is something like a block and a half on a good day) and then I walk, at which point I look like an average Joe (or Dave) walking his dog. Without the dog I would look like a wheezing middle-aged man in running shorts.
The only downside is that the dog poops a lot when I run, which means that (a) I have to stop regularly to bag this up, and (b) I have to then run with a bagful of poo. I now have a dedicated water-bottle holder just for little bags of what St Paul called “skubala.”
April 21st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Sara: Oh, but of course.
Dave: A 5K is a great goal, and you’ve got the perfect training method (run/walk, slowly build up your running time, have a canine companion to avoid public shaming, etc.). You also seem to have a good solution for the “skubala” problem — just as long as you don’t mix up your actual water bottle with the poop holder. That could be disaster.
April 22nd, 2008 at 7:53 am
Congrats on your 5K! I think that dude in front of you WAS totally scared. Did you two “chick” him?
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:00 am
I’m not sure if he was actually scared. He was probably more concerned about my wheezing and cries for a swift death.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Good job! Salted Nut Roll after a run, huh? I should try that.
April 22nd, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Jess: As far as I’m concerned, we did. Hopefully there’s no photographic evidence proving otherwise.
RazZDoodle: Yeah, I’m pretty sure they’re the perfect carb-to-protein ratio. …er, something like that.
April 23rd, 2008 at 8:11 am
Congrats on finishing in the race. Glad to see you got your intimidation on with that dude in front of you!
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:27 am
Congrats on the race–the post and the photos were a kick I especially loved the stretching routine, you guys should patent it.
Looks like you all had a great time!
April 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 am
CONGRATS chica! ;D ;D Now that’s the way to stretch LOL
Are those people in the back having leisurely walk? LOL
April 23rd, 2008 at 12:12 pm
How
HILARIOUS
Are
You?!
So glad you swung by/I made it here.
M.
April 29th, 2008 at 7:40 am
OMG, hilarious race report. Thanks for making me smile. And getting there early to get your bib? How novel. I should try it sometime.