At the start of the Cherry Creek Sneak 5 miler. This race has been run many years and the announcers suggested there were over 10,000 entrants for the 5 miler, 5 km, and various shorter distances for kids. It was definitely a well run and cute race.
Along the course, I tried to capture the moment. The course had a few out and back or 270 degree angle turns where you had the opportunity to see runners ahead or behind you. I found this alot of fun because I could cheer on and interact with some other runners.
Near the end of the race I took a moment to snag a spectator to take my pictures. Here you can see there are lots of runners. While it was suggested that the course would start opening up about mile1-2, I never really had much space or was alone. It wasn't terrible however, after Umstead, my Feb/March marathons and Rocky Raccoon, I just am not used to 10,000 runners.
During the race I saw a very cute Newfie. She was actually very small but very sweet. As you can observe I was about 40 feet off the race course for this "heavy petting" session, but it was so worth it. While I love seeing new places, meeting new people and traveling in general, I do miss my pets, so anytime I can get some critter-lovin I am all over it.
With a Bernese Mountain dog after the race. In fact, after this race I ultimately saw 3 other Berners and heard a rumor about a 4th Berner who I did not get to meet. Berner owners are always so nice and tend to let you pet their dogs...and some will let their dog rough you up a litle bit as the dog tries to lean on or knock you over. Gilligan does this to nearly everyone! And I interpret it as a sign of love and affection.Today I started my day by running about 3 miles to participate in the 2009 Cherry Creek Sneak. I signed up for and ran the 5 miler. I debated signing up for the 5 km as well but decided to simply run the course backwards cheering on the 5 km runners.
The course for the 5km and 5 miler were very similar so this also gave me a sense of the weather as well as the course (which was really flat). Sadly I made it about 3 miles in 30 minutes then the altitude hit me...I was wheezing and whimpering like a sissy seal-level girl. Utlimately I finished the 5 miler in 48 minutes and change. I have no idea what my chip time was but assume it was about 48 miles.
The race was very well run and the course very cute. If I happen to be in Denver during a future race I will do it again. As a celebratory treat I got a tasty cupcake. Sadly the altitude made me feel really nauseous right after the race, so I am planning to eat my cupcake in a bit. Of course it will be followed by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Caramel Apple and a Milk Maid Gelato...I am powering through my Umstead calories.
The course for the 5km and 5 miler were very similar so this also gave me a sense of the weather as well as the course (which was really flat). Sadly I made it about 3 miles in 30 minutes then the altitude hit me...I was wheezing and whimpering like a sissy seal-level girl. Utlimately I finished the 5 miler in 48 minutes and change. I have no idea what my chip time was but assume it was about 48 miles.
The race was very well run and the course very cute. If I happen to be in Denver during a future race I will do it again. As a celebratory treat I got a tasty cupcake. Sadly the altitude made me feel really nauseous right after the race, so I am planning to eat my cupcake in a bit. Of course it will be followed by Rocky Mountain Chocolate Caramel Apple and a Milk Maid Gelato...I am powering through my Umstead calories.
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