I have been threatening to run the D.A.R.E 5K in Herkimer on August 20. To that end, I was trying to run up to Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) the front way every week. That is, I was trying to get to it every week. every time I try it I do actually make it up the hill, however slowly.
My problem in consistency. I’ve blogged about getting up to run at 4 am. That was starting to work for me. The I got offered overtime at work, so I had to start getting up at four to make it to work at five. there is not point in thinking I am going to get up at three to run.
So Saturday, having missed five days in a row, I suited up and off I went. Slowly. I did not do any hills. I stopped and petted three dogs. I did not run as far as I had run the previous weekend. when I was done I felt terrific. Go figure.
I though I’d try it again on Sunday. Then I would not feel so bad if I missed Monday, which was likely to happen. This time I ran up the hill by Valley Health. It is neither so steep nor so long as the way up to HCCC, but it’s a start. I ran on. I found a penny, which I may have mentioned is the way angels encourage us. I don’t know if it still counts if I purposely ran through the little parking lot where I often find pennies, but I did not stop to ponder the philosophical point. I even sprinted a little at the end of the run. No dogs to pet, but my own dog supplied that loss when I got home. Two good runs. I may be on my way.
It then occurred to me that I really don’t know much about the D.A.R.E 5K other than the date, approximately where it starts (it is spray painted on the road outside the 1834 Jail), and that it includes the hill up to HCCC. Imagine my delight when I picked up Monday’s Telegram and saw an article on that very subject. The Junior Fun Run starts at 8:30 am with the 5K beginning at 9:15 am. Pre-registration is $20 for adults, $10 for the junior run. After Aug. 15 the fees are $25 and $15. For information or to pre-register call Elwood at the Herkimer Police Station, 315-866-4330, or email dareherkimer@yahoo.com. To read the whole article go to http://www.herkimertelegram.com.
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