Bluenose 5k – Just Giv’er

The bluenose 5k wasn’t on my radar until my Dad signed up to walk the 5k. I decided to sign up and walk with him and maybe even try to run. I knew I wasn’t ready to run an entire 5k but thought I could do 3-4k.

My 1st experience with any type of race and it was pretty amazing. It was a bit overwhelming at the starters line, such a crowd of people starting and couldn’t really figure how it would all work but once we got underway it was fine. It’s a bit of a buzz with all the people around, and the crowd cheering you on along the way is so fantastic. There was a band around the 2.5 mark and another one close to the 4k mark, gives you the push to finish strong.

Random thoughts at the start line:

Wish I’d brought a watch
Need to pee again!
What time is it?
Why are people taking knapsacks with them, this is just the 5k right?
Should I start out running or will I trip?
What time is it, I mean who doesn’t bring a watch to a race??
God what am I doing here?
I need a buddy here with me.
Jesus when does this start!

A couple of friends cheered me on along the route which was so amazing! I didn’t tell a lot of people about this because I wasn’t sure I’d run or not, but what I realize it really doesn’t matter just go out there and do your personal best. I even met up along the route with an old basketball pal, so great and we had a little chat and encouraged each other to continue.

All in all a great day and proud of my Dad for walking the 5k. We finished off the day with a celebratory steak dinner and plans for next year with a few more recruitments for our team!

My official chip time was 38:52.7. I did my best Ben Johnson sprint to finish under 40 minutes.

The Bluenose Marathon is a great event for all ages, well organized and something our city should be very proud of, the website:

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