Polar Paws 5k Complete

I ran a 5k on Saturday (December 1) called the Polar Paws 5k/10k.  The "race" was a fun run put on by the local park district, and dogs were encouraged to run with their owners.  Because my own dog Gracie is apparently afraid of running on a leash, I brought my roommate's dog, Finley.

 (Penguin outfits all ready for the run)

(Pre-race penguins)

The run was not timed, but there were awards for 1st and 2nd place as well as awards for best dressed pair, best costume, most festive, etc.  If you should know one thing about me it is that I NEVER pass up the chance to dress up in a costume, so naturally, Finley and I dressed up like penguins.  My roommate, who is much faster than I, was doing the 10k, but she was nice enough to run with Finley and me for the first 2 miles.  I intended to keep an 11 minute mile pace, but she kind of upped the ante for me ;)

 (First mile.  Finley runs with his gentle leader because he can be quite spastic otherwise)

(Best costume champions!)

I used my Nike+ because there were no timers, but unfortunately I for some reason had it set on treadmill so it was not entirely accurate.  After talking with some people, I am pretty sure that the course was a full 3.1 miles. I ran the race in approximately 30'41," so that got me to a 9:53/mi average pace. I couldn't believe it! Definitely a PR!  Now I am paying for it....I'm SO TIREDDDD!!

As a present for finishing my 5k at a PR pace, I bought myself this gem from Ivivva (the little sister brand of Lululemon).  I have no idea if it will fit, but I bought the size 12 because it apparently translates to the size 4 from lululemon, which is my go-to size there.  It was only $26, compared to the $42 cool racerback from lululemon.  I will give a review of it when it comes in!

(Shown: Keep Ur Cool Racerback from Ivivva, here ($26))

Run any races this weekend?