"Jingle bells, Jingle bells, Jingle all the way..." That's what I heard while running in my first 5k race this past Sunday on December 14, 2008 which was held in Somerville, Ma called the "Somerville Jingle Bell Run" which was put on by http://www.baevents.com/jinglebell/
There were 4,200 register runners and walkers. My good friend Jim West, told me about the race and I'm glad he did. This race was so much fun especially doing it with my good friends.
The race started off down Holland St. Many of the racers were dressed in holiday costumes. While I was jogging, girls dressed up as reindeers and a guy dress as Santa past me by. And then I saw a Gingerbread Man. I thought to myself. Run as fast as you can Mr. Gingerbread Man. Many runners were in Christmas colors, too. I have to confess I was not. I then turned on to Broadway, and took a right on North Street. Then we took a left on Powerhouse Rd. with a steep hill, which was challenging. I then took a right on Cedar St. and right onto the Bike Path. Over all the race was on easy terrain. After finishing the race they gave everyone a finish metal. They also gave us a nice tee sheet, just for participating in the race.
My friend Brian Salisbury who was also in the race with his wife Jody showed me a neat website that allows you to see the elevation of your run at www.mapmyrun.com
The last time I did a 5k race was when I was back in Lincoln High School in RI.
Here are my results of the race.
Place Divpl Tot Div Guntime Nettime Pace Name Ag S Race# City/state
3132 39/41 CLY03 48:07 44:53 14:27 Mark Corbett 35 M 998 Lincoln RI
Here is the link to the race results. www.coolrunning.com/results/08/ma/Dec14_Somerv_set1.shtml
I looking forward to doing another one with my friends this coming year, maybe the 5k for Saint Patrick Day http://www.baevents.com/rasnaheireann/ which will be at Davis Square - Somerville, Massachusetts 11:00 A.M. - March 15, 2009
My friend Jim wants us to set a goal to do 12 races this coming year. I will have to think about that! After the race my friends and I decided to go to Ryles for a well-deserved brunch. http://www.ryles.com/
Picture of my Friends at the Starting of the Race!
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