Ran two road races in October:
Sunday, October 3, 2010 - Bread of Life - 5k (3.1 miles)
Ran a short informal 5k (3.1 miles) race/fun-run benefiting the Bread of Life (a food pantry that provides services for the less fortunate) based in my hometown, Malden, MA: http://www.thebreadoflifeonline.org/
Sunday, October 10, 2010 - BAA - Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Ran the Boston Athletic Association Half-Marathon (13.1 miles) in Boston, MA. Had a sore left knee prior to this race. Temperature was nice and cool (high 40s F at the start) and the day was dry and sunny. Started the race off at a comfortable pace and then sped up, gradually testing out the knee which thankfully held up well. Distance/Time (pace): 13.1 miles / 1:46:38 (8:08 / mile).
Both of these races meant a lot to me for a variety of reasons. In addition to my return to road racing, I enjoyed running in my hometown along the same roads I ran as a kid, supporting a good cause, re-awakening my love of running and sharing these runs and post-race festivities / celebrations with those around me, camaraderie makes things all the more special.
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