2016 Cincinnati Cyclones 5K

The Cincinnati Cyclones 5K is a great way to start the 2016 running season!

New to our group is Auriel, my new co-worker.  Matt, Andrea and Roni were also there.

It was much warmer this year, about 35 degrees at race time.  I did okay but did walk a bit.  Luckily a guy with a stroller helped me out with encouragement and I finished strong!  My time was a little slower than last year, 11:32/mile (total time 35:44.2) as opposed to 11:22/mile.  I was 18/75 in my age group (last year I was 8/48).  Andrea was second in her age group and 10th overall female.  Results

And I qualified for the Runkeeper weekend special.  It would be great to win free shoes for life!  I love that app.

We are already signed up for the Shamrock Shuffle (the 4th year for that race).

Running Year Four

I can't believe this is the fourth year of running and not smoking. Now I need to drop some weight while running.

I decided to stop working out and just run last fall. I was not enjoying it and needed to reevaluate. I felt burdened with the need to get to the gym.

Then after Thanksgiving, with a lot happening in my life, I took about a month off running.

Today I ran and I'm back!  Two miles today, a 5K in two weeks, and I'm happy!

And here is the running  so for for 2016.

Cincinnati Cyclones Frozen 5K
January 30

Red Legs Run
May 14, 2016

Shamrock Shuffle
March 19, 2016

Beer Series
Bockfest - March 5
Little Kings Mile - April 29
Hudy 7K/14K - September 17

Beer Series Mugs

Finally got our 2015 Beer Series Mugs!