Sunday November 7, 2010Cloudy 48 degrees F.
The Larry Robinson 10 Miler is a great race. It is in beautiful Andover, MA and the course is very hilly and residential. This is the first race I have participated in since a 5k in Wakefield, MA in 1997. I have been training on my own since August and my stamina has improved greatly.
Larry Robinson fought cancer and was the principal at Andover High School ten years ago. His friends and family really display the love and respect they had for him in this event. The proceeds go to Dan Farber for cancer research. So the motivation is very high for me personally.
I struggled a bit on the course. I wore clothes that were a bit heavy and not perfectly suited for running. However, I think this will add to my overall conditioning as I procure some clothing designed for running long distances. The hills were many and this really added to the difficulty of the run. That being said, I enjoyed every minute of the struggle. And my mind allowed me to feel deeply as I finished the race. Running is some special gift. It releases us from form as we move through this manifested world.
On a music note, Matt & Kim have a great new album "Sidewalks". Check it out.
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