Time To Train For The May Day 5K
I haven’t run a cross-country race since my sophomore year of high school. Worse yet, I haven’t run five kilometers (three miles) without stopping somewhere at a point in between since then, either.
So it’s only fitting that I sign up for the Republic, Missouri May Day 5K.
No, seriously. I’m signing up to run the May Day 5K on Saturday, May 3 (uh, hate to break it to you, Republic Parks & Rec, but May Day is May 1). It should be a load of fun. The race runs right in front of my house so we’ll see what kind of shenanigans I can accomplish. Seriously, Mom, you better be in the front yard rooting for me. Please have a glass of lemonade at the ready as well. 
The race starts at 9 AM that day so I have 16 days to prepare. I might grab a bowl of ice cream before the race, hee hee.
8 Comments, Comment or Ping
Jason B.
I AM GONNA BE IN TOWN THAT WEEKEND! LET’S RUN IT TOGETHER!!! WOOT!!! C’mon man, we’ll have a BLAST! I LOVE RUNNING!
-Jas
Apr 19th, 2008
Mireya
Hey Jason, 5K should be a piece of cake for you. Especially since you won’t be carrying 150lbs of gear. Although if Chris petters out you might have to carry him to the finish line.
Also, when on a run, chocolate covered coffee beans are a great treat.
Apr 20th, 2008
Jason B.
Well if I push myself to run it in around 21 minutes I might puke…. lol. I usually throw up after running anything faster than a seven minute mile pace. And running on an empty stomache is usually best for me. Just plenty of water the night before!
-Jas
Apr 20th, 2008
Sybil
Oh yeah, I planned a shopping trip that day guys. Sorry won’t be here to watch any marathon, darn that means I will miss all the action. Like people wearing shorts who’s legs should never see the light of day, or sharing in the joy of watching my son’s stomach contents making themselves friendly with passersby.
Apr 20th, 2008
Chris
Dang, Mom. I wanted someone there to take pic-a-tures of us scampering by the house. It’s not a marathon — a marathon is 23 miles longer. But are you sure you don’t want to see Jason puke? It’s a thing of beauty.
Jason, just don’t drink any water before the race or you’ll yake it all by the second mile.
Mireya, Jason will beat me soundly in the race. I guarantee it. He’ll probably stop a couple times and I’ll run the whole thing through at a snail’s pace.
Should I run the race costumed?
Apr 20th, 2008
Sybil
Sure, why not your birthday suit!
And if it involves running it’s a marathon in my book!
Apr 20th, 2008
Mireya
Hmm,costumed. You could wear underwear over your running pants(if thats legal) and a cape. The cape would be both fun and functional. Because everyone knows capes are aerodynamic.
Or better yet, if you really wanna run like the wind wear a spandex leotard.
Apr 20th, 2008
Jason B.
Hey, I don’t stop. I am a paratroopin Cav Scout. We don’t stop. I AM going to wear my battalion T-shirt and carry an american flag on a pole like a guidon the whole way though. That should slow me a bit. I’m think twenty three or four minutes. Soiund good to you?
-Jas
Apr 21st, 2008
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