she runs la 10k 2012

so...i've been runnin' lately...a lot. so much so, that i actually signed up for and completed my 1st official race since high school. it was a 10k called "she runs la" which was organized by nike. ran out of paramount studios, down/west on melrose to harper and back. my finish time was 1:03:16, with an average mile pace of 10:11. not too shabby for my first time out as my 5'6" 175lbs self. my 5k split was averaging 9:02 per mile though (knew i shouldn't have sprinted out of the gates that fast).

the organization of the race was top-notch (or what i'd assume to be top-notch, since this was my 1st organized race in a long time), the mile markers were easy to read, they had a decent amount of aid stations with water scattered along the course, security personnel and they even had live entertainment during certain points of the track. i recall some breakdancers/b-boys, 80's aerobics/dance, high school marching band, 80's music cover rock band, and an all black gospel choir.

hopefully next race, i'll be 15lbs lighter and will be better about maintaining a steady pace throughout. my ultimate goal though, is to train enough to be in prime shape to run the 2013 la marathon. there...i said it. now i gots to make it happen!

she runs la 10k 2012 gear:

shoes - saucony kinvara 2

shirt - mizuno rider tee

shorts - new balance 7" tempo shorts

socks - new balance nbx cocona low cut

compression sleeves - cep allsports compression calf sleeves

hat - new balance momentum stride cap

underwear - ruez brief

vid of me crossing the finish line!!! look for me starting off in the distance to the right side in bright orange starting around 11 secs in...