New Brunswick 5K

I guess this might qualify as local sports:

This morning my wife and I participated in the Big Chill 5K race in New Brunswick along with about 4000 other people. It really was pretty fun. There is a certain commeraderie that comes with running down the road with a few thousand other people.

There was no entry fee, but each participant was asked to bring a new toy ($5 minimum suggested) for donation to local families. The back wall of the College Avenue gym was LOADED with toys (imagine how many kids will smile just a little bit brighter on Christmas morning).

It was a brisk 26 degrees when we left the house (at 7:45 a.m.) , but we warmed up soon. I ran in about 26 minutes (the competitor in me says I could have easily taken a couple of minutes off if not for the number of runners...well, maybe not easily). My wife walked, so when I finished I backtracked to her and we finished together. So what is the best thing to do after a 5K? We went straight to the diner for a late breakfast. A run followed by an omelette and a cup of coffee - it really is a pretty swell way to spend a Saturday morning.

After crossing the finish line they handed out a commemorative pint glass. Tonight I am making good use of it.