Ok, finally taking a minute to post up a quick RR. Packet pick up the day prior - sweet bag! Nice running gloves, Nike ProFit long sleeve compression shirt in navy blue with a tasteful logo in white on the front. Very nice. Bag of JellyBelly sport beans and another bag of clif shots - I think that's what they are? some new kind that actually has a liquid gel in the middle. Weather was ideal. A bit foggy, but no misty rain, no wind, comfortable temps for mid november. Low 40's I'm guessing? It was warm enough for a running skirt and long sleeve shirt, so I'm good with that. The first 2.2 miles were through the park. sometimes on wet soggy grass, sometimes you'd hop up on a sidewalk, chip bark path, small footbridge. I thought this would be my slowest part of the race, but as you'll see below it was actually my fastest. That was probably my first mistake - went out too fast. There were a fair number of kids running in the 5K and we all started out together, so I was proud of Econo for not harming any little fun runners. But I stuck right behind her that first mile or so just incase she needed to break a path for us. by a little over 2 miles, we finally hit the country roads. It was a quiet morning and traffic was minimal. The race had alot of volunteers to help direct vehicles since they didn't close any roads. They really did a good job. You never really know what to expect with an inaugural and since this was put on by a fairly new running store in town, they haven't sponsored other races before, but it was well organized. Just started a bit late, but no biggie. Miles 2.2 through about 12.5 were all country roads. And I found out later than right about mile 12 or so is real close to where LabDuck grew up. remember LabDuck? coming back into the park and then realizing we had to do about 1/2 mile in the park, on more long wet grass, soft ground, was hard. My legs were really screaming at me by about mile 11, so then to not really be able to kick it towards the finish was even harder. You just could not pick up your feet well enough. Here's my splits. First half okay, second half not so okay. 1: 9.04 2: 9.04 3: 9.06 4: 9.06 5: 9.17 6: 9.11 7: 9.25 8: 9.52 9: 9.47 10: 10.13 11: 9.59 12: 10.06 13: 9.52 finish time: I'm not really sure. I think it might have been around 2:04:40something? But I think John got a pic of me as I crossed the finish line, so that probably has the time. Afterwards, John, Econo, her mom (who ran/walked with 5K with John) and I headed over to a pizza and brewery, had something warm to drink and pizza. Visited for awhile and then they both had long drives home, so parted ways. I'll try and come back and add pics when I get them. John took a bunch of pics so as he posts them over on KR, I'll see if I can figure out how to post them here too. It was quite the race I hoped for, but I still had fun. And I still got out and ran 13 miles, so I can't complain about that. My running has been a bit lackluster lately, so I'm just pleased that I still ran it. Thanks for reading!

Sounds like an excellent goodie bag for your race. I always think that's such a crap shoot... I think my best one was the Napa marathon, worst one of the big races was NYC. But I never got cool gloves! Good job on your race, I think you had a fine time. And how fun to run with Econo, John and Econo-mom!! Thanks, Tammy, great job!

Thanks for the great RR Tammy. There is nothing wrong with your time...even though you wanted it to be quicker. Hey, you said you had fun AND ran 13 miles...sounds like a delightful day in IRC....WTG girl! Yeah, the goodie bag sounded a lot nicer than any of the one's I have ever received at any race. I did see a picture of you yesterday on the daily tet led me too...you are one PWR (Pretty Woman Runner)...and I DID have my glasses on. Greta job Tamster....there will be a next time when you will smash your 1/2 M PR!!! As I was "non" running yesterday morning, I was think'n about you and your race, like I said I would...tet was prolly still in bed, lol. Tim

Waiting for the pictures! Yes, somedays it is just good to get out there and get some faster miles in. The weather sounded very nice, very PNW! I would hate to run on grass and probably would have turned an ankle. Nice shwag, I wish GP was a little closer.

I saw that, Tramps! Tamster, you've got the cutest son! I recognized him immediately from the pictures you've posted, but he's just a doll in person. And the most fun moment of the race was hollering in a big gruff voice, "TAMMY!" at mile 8. You ran that half marathon with style. Now we are too cool with our new compression shirts and Sporthill gloves.

Tammy, it sounds like they did a good job of putting on the race, to include goodies. You met some other RA people, had a good time, and ran a good time. Congratulations. TomS

Nice run Tammy. Any day spent doing anything with Econo and Johnny is a good day. And you got to run too! Bill

Tammy - cool stuff in the bag, you had fun, Econo didn't knock down any little kids, lunch with friends, a good run to burn it off - sounds like a very successful day to me! I'll check back for the pics. Yes, I do remember Labduck....