My time wasn’t THAT good. But it always FEELS good to cross the finish line. Never mind the fact that I had a PAINFUL stitch in my side for 3 of the 6 point 2 mile run! Never mind that it was HOT and I was THIRSTY and I can’t drink water when I run. I just had to remind myself that in just one hour, it’ll all be over for another year and I’ll be able to once again say: “I ran the Bellin.”

It’s like a badge of honor. I’m NOT distance runner.
I can handle a 5K.. But a 10K feels like a marathon to me.

But I do it because this 10K is special. 16 thousand others think so, too. People are friendly, even when they are cutting you off. The community is supportive with their banjo playing and water spraying. And there are treats at the end.

This year I ran with a video camera.  I tried to capture the essence of the Bellin. I succeeded in capturing some bad shots of me.. And some of the atmosphere around me. If you can stomach the shaky video.. Click here to see it.

Hope to see you at the START next year! (and, of course, at the FINISH.)