On Saturday, the hotel where I’m staying organized this 5k fun run.
We ran around the Parque Alameda four times to hit three miles. This is the oldest public park in Mexico City.
The pavement around the park is really nice – it’s smooth and not as hard as a regular sidewalk. Plus, there are markers for every few meters for sprinting.
The race was pretty small, maybe 40 people, most of whom were hotel staff. There wasn’t any chip timing, so each time we ran around once, we got slapped with a color-coded post-it flag.
I’ve only done two 5ks since I started racing last year, and my time was better for both of those (Turkey Trot and Ugly Sweater), but! Both of those were in LA, at sea level. Mexico is at 7200 feet, so I’m really happy with this time. It probably didn’t hurt that I had people, um, urging me on. I heard several times during the race – ¡Correle, guerita, correle!
My work buddy Russ had the best overall time – he finished in ~16 minutes.
SIX.TEEN.MINUTES.
This was a really fun event thanks to the staff at the Mexico City Hilton. And, it was a great start to the day!
How was your weekend?
Nice job on your progress with the 5k times. Those are tricky as you really have to pace yourself not to start too quickly. I am not so good at that!
great time especially at that elevation. keep it up!
Super cool! And 5K is hard!
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Great job! Especially at that altitude! I’ve always wanted to go to Mexico City and your picture of the park didn’t help it haha. Gorgeous!
Great job!! And these photos are breathtaking!!
That’s a great time! You should be very proud! And your friend finished in 16 minutes? I can’t even…
How awesome đŸ™‚ Thank you for sharing!
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What a great finish! And looks like the location was pretty too.
Sounds great!! The pic with the rainbow was pretty. Congrats on another 5k!
Wow, congrats on keeping going with your 5ks!
OMG! 16 minutes!?!? How is that even possible!? That’s insane but so awesome for him.
Congrats also to you for doing such an amazing job!!
Oh my word that picture of the rainbow is absolutely priceless. And congrats on running a 5km!
Love that rainbow photo!!!! You’re still in MExioc!!! Cool!!!! I’m totally wanting your watch.