Run Walk and Roll for a Drug Free Community 5K Race Report (2011)
My older brother Nick and I ran the Run Rock and Roll for a Drug Free Community 5K last year (in 28:34). I happened to be in Cedar Falls, IA the same day it was being held this year, so we decided to run it together again.
And again – no training for Nick. I even sent him a little training plan, but he wasn’t interested. That’s okay with me!
It was in the mid 30s and sunny – a perfect day for a run! The course starts in front of the Behavioral Services Clinic that hosts the event. Then you run through a parking lot, down a grass hill, and on some streets until you get to a paved trail. Then it’s an out and back on the trail, then back the way you came, with a few hills thrown in.
I told Nick I thought it would be a good plan to stick to average 9:00 minute miles, and pace ourselves. Well, we averaged 9:00 minute miles, but with positive splits. That works too! Nick did really well. We came in at 27:21 (Garmin stats here), which was good enough for 1st place for me in my age group, and 3rd place for Nick (we had small age groups*). And more than a minute off of our time last year!
Nick did really well this year. Much less overall walking than last year, and a more steady pace! We ran all the way to mile 2, then Nick took a few walk breaks in the last mile (during which I harassed him to start running). Nick said he felt like he had to throw up in the last mile, which I told him meant he was running the 5K “right.” I told him if he did throw up I would pay for his entry fee, but he never did.
Since it’s so close to Halloween, I wore my funny Stitch hat, which got a few funny comments. And my Team Kimbot Cheer Crew was out there! I love how the shirts turned out that my sister designed! There is a pattern on the back, but I will have to show you that after the NYC Marathon.
L to R: Sue, Mom, Me, Christina, Dad, and Nick
This race is pretty awesome. It’s $15 in advance or $18 on-site. You get a long sleeved tee, a ton of yummy treats after the race, and a chance to win door prizes. This year I won a UNI t-shirt and Nick won a case of soda. The race is put on by a group of fun, passionate people. I am surprised more people don’t run it! My aunt Sue mentioned she may want to run a 5K next year. Hmm, maybe this one?! I have a lot of fun running with Nick. It would be great to get even more people out there!
*And I would like to note the woman winner won in 25:40 so I may have a chance of winning next year, if I want to go for that.
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Congrats! It’s fun to run not only fun races but races where there’s a small enough group of people where you have a decent chance at the competition! I love the stitch hat and matching shirt, adn I love the Kimbot shirts! hope you have a fun halloween!
Love the stitch hat, nice touch. The picture with you smiling where he is laying on the ground is hilarious. I can’t believe that the race was less then $20 and you got a long sleved t and a medal, that’s a race worth running! Looks like you guys had a great time. Oh I love that you told him that he’s running the race right if he feels like he’s going to vomit! So true about a 5k.
Great job on your age group win! You should go for it next year and win! I love the smaller races because they usually have great stuff!
So….were you the only one in costume again this year? There were a ton of people in costume at the 10K I ran on Sunday. I kind of wish I had worn something fun!
And it’s too bad Nick won’t run regularly. He has some natural talent he could put to good use!
Wouldn’t it be cool to WIN? You totally could!!! Next year I think you should go for it 🙂
Congrats on your win! And I love that you ran in costume! Can’t believe the marathon is just around the corner! Your cheering section looks awesome in their KimBot shirts! 🙂
I was ready to be all irritated with your brother for not needing to train at all and to be in shape enough to just go out and run a 9 minute mile for a 5k…but then the end picture was perfect and I totally retracted all irritation.
You sound like a really supportive sister! 🙂
LOL! Yeah, my siblings are pretty athletic without training, but to my brother’s credit, he works on his feet all day (he’s a mechanic) and was really sore the day after the race.
I love to run with family and friends! I will encourage anyone 🙂
How fun to run with your brother again! I think your brother looks a good bit like your dad.
I ran a race like that last year and I placed 3rd overall with a time of about 25:15! It was crazy! I felt like if I had just pushed a bit more I could have come in second. I even won $25!
!!!!!!First place, that is so awesome! Congrats on your win and such a fun race. And so funny that your brother just runs and doesn’t train.