(Photo courtesy of John – thanks for guiding me!)
As I’ve mentioned in the past, this journey began from a simple premise of ‘that looks like fun’ without really thinking through all the pieces. While my only regret is not trying it earlier, that thinking can sometimes lead to ‘interesting’ events…
During late 2020 and early 2021, I was constantly searching Running in the USA for anything to do in-person. While these events were EXTREMELY scarce, I did come across a 5K for the morning of ‘the big game’. Because conditions kept shifting, it didn’t work to do in 2021, but it was on my list for 2022.
Winter running isn’t the easiest thing for me, as my nostrils freeze at about 20-25 degrees. That’s not a big deal when you’re just out for a run by yourself, but it is when you’re doing a race. It had also been snowing a few days prior, so ice spots (and some ‘fun’ hills) were also a factor.
For safety reasons / nostril freezing, there were some spots where we had to walk. However, it was still a decent run, and a really fun race. I look forward to doing it again in 2023 — hopefully it’ll be a little warmer!
