Merriam Kansas……. Ran on May 21, 2011
This was my first 5K since 2008. I had considered running this in the past, but never actually made the leap to it. Since the race layout is close to my home, I walked the course a couple of times before race day, just to get a feel of the course. The logistics of the course were fine. The city of Merriam did a nice job of hosting the event. They had a DJ playing music who kept things exciting before, during and after the race. At this event, and most all subsequent races thus far, they played the National Anthem before the race, quite refreshing. Wouldn’t be wonderful if these races had a Christian prayer before it began? Sadly, I don’t see that happening anytime soon at a public racing event. Unlike other races I have run so far, the DJ announced your name as you were about to cross the finish line. I would describe this race as a nice, small, hometown charm race. A few steep hills were hidden here, kept the heart a pumping. A good chance I will run again in 2012.
Time On The Road..........by Donnie 