Don – University of Okoboji WINTER GAMES 5K Race Report

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The weather was cold. No doubt about that. The drive to Spirit Lake made me aware of the high winds and cold, icy conditions. After I picked up my packet I drove the 5K route and made note of the challenge ahead.
At the start, I was cold and the first ¼ mile was slippery
and had many icy spots. After that I was in my grove and not crowded. The only problem was my breathing. I wasn’t quite over a cold that I had all week long.
I have started this year by running with Jeff Galloway Run-Walk-Run method in hope not to be so fatigued after the race and for a strong finish. I was soon racing against a couple people but with one man that had the same pace I
had. It was fun and with Jeff’s method I was able to pull ahead at the 2 and
half mile mark. At the last turn before the finish I seen him putting the
pedal to the metal and I was able to hold him off.

I sure can’t wait for spring.