Somerville Homeless Coalition 5k

[tooffdk.livejournal.com]

Heyyy

So, this will be my first ever 5k (or organized run, for that matter). Sure, I'm getting a bit nervous and training every day, but I think it should go fine, and will probably be a ton of fun.

I got an e-mail today saying the route has changed. It's posted here: new course.

I'm pretty new to the area. Does anyone have an idea how this race should be for a complete n00b? Are there any killer hills or craziness? What is the atmosphere like? I've heard that in most road races, I should expect to be running huddled in with a massive crowd, for the first bit.

I'm really excited, just a tad nervous as it is my first time!

Comments

[ron_newman]

You go uphill a bit from Davis to Teele, downhill from Teele to Clarendon Hill, back uphill some on the first few blocks of Powder House Boulevard. After Powder House Circle, the course is totally flat except for the Cedar Street bridge over the railroad tracks.

[surrealestate.livejournal.com]

Broadway also goes up and over the tracks.

I'd say the worst of it is the uphill from Davis to Teele.