If you recently ran a sub-20:00 5k and you've completed numerous runs over 10 miles, I think you'll easily break 1:50:00. And it looks like the final half mile is all downhill!

I think I’ve settled on my race schedule for the remainder of the year. DR, you’re not going to be thrilled by this decision, but I will likely not race at either of the Solomons 5Ks in November or December. My reason for missing the Jingle Bell race has more to do with time than money, even though time equals money… The Jingle Bell race takes place on a crucial weekend. I will have very little time after that weekend to study for the upcoming final exams, so I don’t think I can afford to give up an entire Friday evening and a large chunk of Saturday for the race. Instead, I’ll be doing the BRRC 5 mile XC meet on 11/8, and the Celtic Solstice 5 miler on 12/20 (weekend after finals). I think Val and I will do a Thanksgiving race only if we go down to Centreville. Otherwise, I’ll be happy with a Thanksgiving day long run. Looking at the races at my disposal next year, it may not be until next year’s Get Fit! Race that I even take part in another 5K!

Not sure about it -- noone at club meeting this past Mon had time to volunteer to be race director for Fr Andrew White run, so not sure it is going to happen. Of course the Hughesville 5K/10K is being run tomorrow morning in Hughesville. (We're not attending.)

Check out the picture on the front page of the CBRC site! http://cbrcmd.org/

Nice -- you're a star PS: You're visible on the starting line too: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesapeake_bay_running_club/2938258787/in/set-72157608001868233/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesapeake_bay_running_club/2938248559/in/set-72157608001868233/ and mid-race http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesapeake_bay_running_club/2945115074/in/set-72157608001868233/ MTA (Jeanne posted more): http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesapeake_bay_running_club/2951548167/in/set-72157608001868233/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesapeake_bay_running_club/2952632298/in/set-72157608001868233/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/chesapeake_bay_running_club/2952665164/in/set-72157608001868233/

Are Adubb and Perry prepared for this weekend? I think both of you could be contenders to hit or break 3:30!

Good luck at the race. I've only heard of people wearing trash bags at the starting line to keep warm as you're standing in a huge pack of people. It's useful for when it takes several minutes to reach the start. Then you just tear it off when you start running. Another option could be to go to Target (or a thrift store) and buy the cheapest thermal or sweat shirts you can find, and just toss those aside after you've warmed up during a race.

Has there been anymore word on whether or not the Father Andrew White 5k on 11/15 will actually take place?

Oh ya, after you asked I went and asked Sierra, and I think she got that info posted -- then I forgot to come back here and post. I have heard that they're running into Leonardtown instead of using the Ryken CC course.