I decided that 2014 was going to be my year to run. It seemed appropriate to start such a year with a formal run - enter Baltimore Commitment Day 5K. I had run two other 5K's as "test" runs in late 2013 (a Turkey Trot and a Jingle All the Way 5K) so I was well prepared - and I knew I wanted this New Year to be full of health and happiness.
The website had all the required information and it was pretty clear as far as directions. The cost was average and packet pick up was a breeze. The T-shirts were unisex and actually ran pretty big. I ordered a "M" but I probably could have easily done a "S" and so keep that in mind if you run it. The shirt is more t-shirt like and blended but doesn't feel so much like a Tech Tee. I really, really like it alot and I've worn it tons to work out. It's very comfy.
The race was in Columbia by the Lifetime Fitness. I have never seen such a Mega Gym with this type of class - everything was super gorgeous and made you feel a bit rich. They let us use the club to go to the bathroom and there was plenty of water around and parking.
The race itself was typical of MD - more rolling hills than steep elevation changes and nothing was too much but it was very steady. They had an aid station around 1.5 miles (or maybe 2) and I grabbed some water. I thought I would do my regular run/walk for this but I only walked to drink the water. I ended up with a time 34:14 and was very happy with it!
Afterwords we got banana's, bagels, and water. It was easy to get out of the parking lot and back on the road. They did have music playing but not really any sort of festival. This is a great way to start the New Year - not high key at all and something you can do for yourself. They have these races all over on New Year's Day and I highly recommend it!
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