Beat the Blerch

A few months ago I noticed (on facebook) a few of my friends signing up for a race called Beat the Blerch. I knew that this race filled up fast so I was feeling some pressure.  I thought it would be fun, especially if there were a handful of friends doing it too.  So I signed up for the 10K.  I told myself it would be a good way to keep me in shape over the summer without the pressure of a longer race (i.e. half marathon). 

Last weekend was the race.  After learning the race started at 10:00 and not 8:00 I readjusted my "race plan".  Wait I didn't have a race plan but I did have a "who will watch the kids plan" that flopped.  So, Brad (who had his own cross country practice) took the kids with him.   

These are some of the friends (from our church). 

Jen and I do lots of early morning runs together. 

A better group selfie.

I had no real race plan so I decided to just go with what felt best.  I wanted to run with my friends because that is more enjoyable but as soon as the race started I felt claustrophobic and just wanted to get out of the crowd.  So I left my friends and just ran.   I didn't really do as well as I think I could have done but I really hadn't done any "speed" training.   Overall I had a fun time and everything is more fun with a group of friends.