Executive Stampede

The 29th Annual Charlie Reynolds Scholarship Executive Stampede 5K was Sunday in Hunt Valley. I've run this one for many years now, with a team from work. We typically do very well, as a team, but my personal performance has ranged from great to abysmal over the years. I was not sure what to expect this year. I'm in good condition right now, but, for distance, not for speed. I ran a few 5K's this spring and had disappointing times. The day before, I was to run 22 miles according to the marathon training schedule. It didn't seem likely I could pull off a great time.

Well, I was wrong. I ran it in 20:26, which is much better than last year's time, a whole lot better than this spring, and better than I thought I was capable of at this time. I also placed third amongst women. I couldn't be happier!

Packing for Boston Marathon

shorts
shirts - long, short and no sleeved choices
tights just in case
socks
shoes
extra running clothes for Sunday warmup
key pocket
e-gels
clif bar
drink mix
water bottle
hat
sunglasses
hair bands
bodyglide
disposable arm socks
garbage bag for start line
sunscreen
chapstick
small duffle for race start
warmup clothes for Hopkinton
race registration & booklet
eye mask
earplugs
corn starch
pace band(s)
ironman watch
gps watch
camera
crocs
comfy socks and sweats for after
knit for plane
book for hotel
ipod for morning race music
phone
advil & rhus tox
blister kit
money & credit card
gift for Laurie (shh- it is her 50th marathon!)