Run Walk and Roll for a Drug Free Community 5K Race Report (2013)
My dad’s goal 5K was this Saturday, in Cedar Falls, IA – the Run, Walk and Roll for a Drug Free Community 5K!
Heh heh heh. Dad can’t catch a break – his first 5K was all trail, and his sub-30:00 goal 5K race was partially on grass! Hmm, maybe he is just meant to be an off-road dude* because he SMASHED his goal and ran a 29:13 and placed third in his age group!
Dad said next year we’ll have to run in costumes and he will be Santa.
Yay! I am so proud of my dad. He trained well for this race. He ran several times a week, did a few runs over the 5K distance, and a few runs at race pace. He also biked and ran the race course to become familiar with it. Is my dad becoming an obssessive runner dude? I think so! Do I like it? No, I love it. Ha ha.
My older brother, Nick, also participated, and did a run/walk for the race, and placed first in his age group! Nick cracks me the eff up. He ran this race with me in 2010 and 2011 on NO training, and basically did the same thing, this year. I just love that he gets out there and does it!
ALSO! I must share with you, that my brother and dad both supinate, like I do. Sigh. They have it bad on their right foot, I have it bad on my left. Runs in the family? (har de har har)
So if you recall, this is the race where I was not sure if I would pace my dad, or “race.” My dad told me he would let me know the day of the race. So, while Steven was driving us there the night before, I looked up my times for the past three years – 28:34 in 2010, 27:21 in 2011, and 26:18 in 2012. I told Steven I thought I could run a 25:00, or faster. He said I had to run something in the 25s, since I took a minute off my time each year, and needed to sandbag it for next year, and run something in the 24s, then. Ha ha.
We all met 45 minutes before race start to get our packets, warm-up, etc. SO much of our family came to spectate – Steven, my mom, Christina and Will, Nick’s wife and his two kids. Very cool that they were out early, on a coldish (41°F and windy) morning to watch us run! I feel so grateful they came!
Gosh! I am really dragging this out. Okay. Time to cut to the chase. So I ask Dad if he wants me to pace him, and he says, “No, give em, hell.” Hee hee.
So I took off at the start!
The silly, bumpy grassy hill made me feel a bit weird in the beginning, but after that, I was good to go. Well, minus someone running with their dog, and him jumping on my back legs. Ha ha. Luckily, I didn’t fall! But I ran a decent sub 8:00 pace for the first downhill half (even had some deer cross in front of me in the woods) and a little over 8:00 pace on the uphill on the way back. It’s fun that the course is out and back, because I got to see Dad and Nick and give them high fives, and cheer other runners on.
I ended up running 23:53** which was fourth overall, and first female overall. That was pretty neat, to finish first female!
After I finished, I put my jacket on and ran back out, with my oldest nephew, to run my dad in to the finish, then my brother. Running with my nephew was a lot of fun. We put a mile in together, and he was gassed at the end. I kept reminding him that we didn’t have to sprint. Ha ha ha. Is that the only speed kids have?
After we all finished, we hung around for awards and massages (well, massage, for me).
Every single year that I have done this race, I have won a door prize! And all three of us won door prizes this year!
And that is one of MANY reasons I keep doing this race! It’s inexpensive, for a great cause (proceeds go toward a substance abuse and mental healthy counseling clinic), it’s a small field, they have awesome food after, the people are super nice, and the timing usually works out.
Oh! And this year, since I placed first overall, I also got a $25 gift card to HyVee! Woo effin’ hoo! We always stop there when we go to Iowa anyway. FREE FOODZ!!!
I really hope I am able to do this race next year, too! It usually coincides with my younger brother’s birthday, and all of us going out for Halloween***. It’s a great weekend to go back to my hometown!
Time to find another race for Dad, right? He said he is done racing this year. I don’t think so… he mentioned dressing like Santa, hmm…
*Ha! In the running world, and driving world.
**Gah! My cursed 5K PR record from 2011 that I never beat in 2012 (but finally did in 2013).
***Pictures coming later this week!
Themocracy
Steven takes some awesome running pictures! Better than the pros that want 80 bucks for them. I smell a new business venture!
Congrats to your Dad on breaking 30 minutes. I’m embarassed to say it took me about 10 tries to do that, but then I don’t have a sweet beard like him. He totally has to be Santa for a race!
Also, you are awesome for being first female! Did you win a bowling party????
Thanks! 🙂 We need him to come hide in the woods at NFEC, no? 😉
Ha! Beards must have super powers? Sidenote: do you “like” incredibeard on FB? 🙂
Thanks! I did! I gave it to my nephew. My dad won a meal at Pizza Ranch and Nick got a free car wash!
OH MY GOSH HE NEEDS TO DO A SANTA RUN!!!
Fo sho.
Congrats to everyone on a super great race day!
LOL. Sadly, my mom trimmed his beard after that for the family photo.
Thanks! 🙂
Your dad definitely needs to do a holiday race dressed as Santa! Even a turkey trot would work, since Thanksgiving is the start of the holiday season 🙂
Congrats on being the first female finisher, that’s so awesome! And way to knock so much time off from last year!
I like the way you think. I suggested that race in Busse to him (even though I don’t like Busse) because he might come for the marathon. He could wear a turkey hat to that. Or dress like Santa, I mean!
Congrats on the continuation of course PRs!! And of course, 1st place woman! That’s awesome!!!!!!! Your dad needs to run another race as Santa this year… And Steven takes great race photos 🙂
Congrats on the awesome finish! Sounds like a really fun race and what a nice way to spend time with your family.
But what are you going to do next year when you run the race??? Beat your time this year by 3 minutes? Just kidding. Great job and I am glad the $ from the race goes to a good cause. Did you get to break a ribbon?
Gah! I don’t know! I really messed up, didn’t I?! 😉
Sadness – no ribbon. LOL. I was wondering. I thought that would have been cool. Oh well. Still way cool!
You dad is a rock star!! Glad he passed some of his greatness to his kin! 🙂
Great job on the race!! Do you get a yellow jacket for next year?
Great race!! Congrats on first female – your family did awesome! I think smaller races are typically better for running fast and are more enjoyable. This race looks like it has it all- smaller crowds, home town feel, it sounds like so much fun.
Yes! I love small races like this! 🙂 Everyone is so enthusiastic! And! Homemade goodies at the end of the race!
Oh, you were so close to that 24:xx. Since you ran a 23:xx this year. next year you’ll need to run a 22:xx next year! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a picture of a person supinate like that. I think everyone I know pronates. Interesting!
Crappity. It’s gonna be a 22:59. LOL! My PR is barely under 23:00!
Oh gosh. You have not seen my crazy supination pics?! I look like that too, only more like I am breaking my ankle. Craziness. I wish I pronated.
I think I can see a 5k PR in your future, looks like it will happen next October! I need to look for your supination pics! 🙂
That would be schweet!!!!
Check out this one – it is particularly painful to look at – http://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/kim-slcmarathon-03derrrrrrp.jpg.
Daaaayam! Everyone did so awesome! Sub 25! Holy schnitz! Totally amazing! That’s going to make next year very interesting!!! I’m so proud of your Dad! He must do one more race to close out the year! A hot chocolate race! A Turkey Trot!
Thanks! Hmm, next year you come run it and go out for Halloween with us? 🙂
He should do SOMETHING, right?!
Woohoo, congrats to you and the family! What a great family event!!
Congrats! I love that the whole family was there! First woman overall is pretty stinking amazing!
So proud of you and your entire family for an amazing showing at that race! HUGE CONGRATS to you on taking first-place woman, too. YEAH!!!
Btw – I LOVE that orange jacket and headband. LOVE!!!
Thanks! I LOVE orange, as you know! Maggie gifted me the headband! 🙂
Congratulations! I loved every bit of this race report, from your family running it, to you KILLING your time, to everyone winning doorprizes – awesome day!
Go Papa Ilax!!! Congrats to everyone but mostly him. Because he’s too adorable for words.
Just kidding.
Sort of.
You guys all rock, and I love reading about the family event. I also love the orange.
How much do I love that you all ran this? Especially your dad! Congrats to everyone! There’s SO much to be said for these small 5ks. The people who put them on care so much and really bend over backwards to make them awesome.
Thank you! 🙂 I love that they did it too. I hope it happens again, that we all run together. And I LOVE small town races. There are so many going on in my hometown! I may or may not email my dad every time I see one. Ha ha.
Amazing! It is like an entire family of awesomeness! What a great 5k time. You are so inspiring! You look so strong in that race photo! You are motivating me to put more effort into my 5k training. I love your dad- I hope you find him a Xmas themed race he can do as Santa because that would be fantastic!
Aww, thanks! 🙂
What is your 5K training plan?
I hope he does, too!
Put my general training plan on the blog. Nothing magical just includes speedwork. Oh the horror.;)
Wow, I love how your family has gotten into running! And your neon outfit. So very “Kim.”
Me too! Ha ha. Thanks. I love bright colors and ORANGE!!!!!!
I love this post, can you run with V the next 5k we sign up for?? He likes to sprint too.
Ha ha ha! I won’t be able to keep up! 🙂
Wowzer! There’s so much good stuff in here. First congrats on first female finish and smashing your time!! That’s a super speedy 5K…I can’t imagine. I can’t even break 30 yet – maybe I should train with your Dad. Sounds like you come from a speedy family 🙂 Door prizes and AG wins, and overall wins…you guys had a great day!
I’m a fellow supinator as well…
Thanks! 🙂
Aww man! Do you supinate on both sides? Do you wear anything custom for it? I am starting to wonder if my feet need some help, lol.
Awesome, nice run. You all did great. Love that running pic of you, it is perfect.
Thanks 🙂
YAY- congrats all around! Love the orange outfit too 🙂 What raffle prizes did you guys win?! I wish more races had those!
Thanks! I won a bowling party, Nick won a car wash and my dad won a free meal at Pizza Ranch 🙂
That’s super exciting that you won the race! Like the orange jacket, and the overall family vibe!
Thanks! 🙂
Congrats to you and your family! Your dad seems to be improving quickly, that’s awesome! I am jealous!
I love Hy-vee and I usually stop in Dubuque right before I cross the bridge into Illinois.
Does your dad supinate too? It must run in the family!
Yes! We stop at that HyVee a lot too! This time we stopped at the one further west on 20. lol
Yeah, I guess we all supinate! I wonder if my other two siblings do as well!
Love this post! I love everything about it.
Yay, go Kim’s Dad and brother! And go, Kim! You look fierce in that picture–like a totally speedy and competent runner! Maybe that sounds like an insult, but I think it’s hard to look competent in race photos. You look like you totally know what you’re doing out there.
Aww, thanks 😀
Awesome photos. And great on your dad for smashing that record of his.