Back again to the original event, same route as last year, same kind of fun. Cisco’s 5k was my 1st official running event, the one that hooked me into running, eventually marking the beginning of an exciting road toward ultra-running events.

Once again, it was great to see and run with many friends and co-workers. Another year for the InsaneRunning group to be present. Blaine, Mike, Hai, Sowmya and many others were ready to run. Even event coordinator Chance joined us today to cheer, participate, and put on a phenomenal event.

The warmup: One mile warm-up session today. As I walked to the start line, I snapped a few pictures here and there. As I was getting close to the start area and still a little bit in the back.

Mile 1-2: Very uneventful miles, legs were heavy from the strength training session the day before. Not pressing the pace much, as I tried and today was not going to be the day for fast running. So continue to smile and run, seeing so many great runners pushing their limits. Some were going smoothly, some heavy breathing, all part of a symphony of 5k effort. Around mile 1, there is a water station. I did grab some water.

Mile 3-Finish: Last mile, and all is going well Feeling ok, super hot and sunny. Definitely very happy with the decision to take it easy and just have fun. So solid and with a smile, my slowest Cisco 5k, I think.

Cool Down: No cool-down today.

I am very thankful for the opportunity to run the events, to meet others, to have great friends in the running community, and to be able to help others, even if it is just listening to their life issues, things that they are proud of, their viewpoints and perspectives, and most inspiring, their stories of achievement.

Month/Year	Event	Location	Type	Time
Oct-26	Cisco 5k	NC	5k	39:41

Event Highlight:

Course: New route has a very ample parking lot and then quickly turns into a narrow paved path and a few small hills.

Venue: The start/finish line, great music and food.

Expo: No Expo

Weather: Overcast, High 70ºs with medium humidity at the start, mid 80ºs mid the end.

T1D: Sugars within running range at start. It remained steady and trended well all the way.

Fueling:

Pre-Race: Breakfast, Latte early morning.

Race: Water, no fuel

Post: Normal lunch plus a free latte

Learning Points:

• Keeping the tradition going, great to see so many friends and coworkers.
• Great to do another 5k and somewhat press the pace.