Alright, here's one of those "audience participation" blog posts. I'm going to do a 5k on April 10, but I don't know which one to do. Here are the options:
Run the Valley 5k in Golden Valley
This is the one I found originally. It's not too far away (about 20 minutes), but it's not as convenient as the other option. I like this one because, assuming the field of runners is similar to last year's, there's a very good chance I'll place in the top 20. This also assume I'll be as fast as my fastest 5k from last year (23:16)—in all likelihood, I'll be faster than that because (a) I would not have just finished a marathon, and (b) I've been doing a good deal of speedwork. So, my guess is that I'll place fairly well. The race is also supposed to go through a residential area. I also like the fact that the race starts at 8:30am. The downside of this race is that it costs $25.
Run for Research 5k at the U
Katie pointed this one out to me the other day. It takes place on campus. That's about all I know about it. They don't have any information on field size. There could very easily be 10 runners, or 1000. The course will likely not be as nice as the Golden Valley one (campus isn't really that nice), and it starts really late (noon!?). The main advantage is that it is convenient—it's easy to get to campus, and I could stash stuff in my office. The race is also cheaper ($15 with pre-registration).
So which one should I choose? I like the idea of a good finish in the Golden Valley race. Should convenience and cost trump that? I'd be glad to know what you think.
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