Wednesday, August 7, 2013

OC Fair 5k - August 4, 2013

The OC Fair 5k is one of my favorite summer races.  It runs in and around the Orange County Fairgrounds.  It's a relatively flat course and they give out awesome bling every year.
OC Fair 5k Finisher's Medal 2013

It was a bit on the humid side this morning but other than that I had a good race.  I seem to recall overheating in this race last year.

My only complaint would be that they need to do a better job at corralling the runners with strollers.  I think it's wonderful that folks with babies get out and run, but lordy I am tired of dodging them on course.  They need to start the strollers five minutes behind the runners and walkers.

My and my Disco Sparkle Skirt after the race.
Today's race marked the racing debut of my "Disco" Sparkle Skirt.  I can't say enough how much I love this skirt.  I saw another lady on course wearing the "Diva Grey" skirt.  One lady stopped me and asked about my skirt.  I'm pretty sure I convinced her to buy one.  She thought it was a great running skirt and she loved the colors.

I'm pretty happy with my effort today.  Despite the humidity I put up a decent time.  This was my third fastest race of the year and I've done sixteen races this year so far.

I finished in 36:46 not bad for an old lady LOL.  I finished 34th in my age division out of 95 runners.
Rockin' the OC Fair in my Disco Sparkle Skirt!