More 5K Lessons Learned

1. A race will still be held if the entire course is iced over and the temp is 17 degrees
2. The water at the aide stations will be frozen solid under such conditions
3. Gardening gloves will keep your hands warm
4. Three long sleeve shirts, two pants, a fleece jacket, a turtle fur collar, and a hat will be just enough to keep you warm for the whole run.
5. A great song to have your ipod play right at the time you hit the last ¾ mile that is all downhill is Pink Floyd's Run Like Hell.
6. A 7 year old boy can get second place in the 18 and under male category
7. Whoever orders the race shirts will somehow get women’s sizes where the XL would only fit a toddler – or the 7 year old 2nd place finisher
8. If the first shirt you have on is a skiing base layer, and it is two sizes too small, it may cause you problems by riding up and taking your sports bra with it.
9. It can be very “problematic” to rectify the problem described in #8 when you have 2 shirts and a jacket on over the problem, are running in freezing temps, and are trying to stay modest.
10. It will still be a super fun experience!