West Roxbury, MA — Corrib Pub 5K Road Race

The Corrib Pub 5K Road Race in West Roxbury was held on Sunday, June 3rd, 2007.  TheRace Start race is held annually and this was the 14th race. I was delighted when I woke up to a cool breeze in the low 60’s.  This may not be a comfortable temperature for anyone planning cookouts or outdoor activities, but for a runner it was perfect.  I try to do it each year the last two years my daughters have joined me in the run as well as many friends and neighbors. This year my colleague, Matt White, from C21 Carole White Associates joined me in the run.  My husband, Frank, usually volunteers and was on hand with the camera to get a before and after shot of us.
Lisa and Matt

The race is fun for me because it is my regular running route , 3 miles with one steep hill on Corey Street, and yes the rolling hills of Bellevue Hill seem unending when you are finishing your last mile. They have  DJ  Dave at the beginning who gets you motivated with the singing of the National Anthem, the fire trucks are present at the beginning and the American Flag drapes over us at the starting line.   Race MapI understand this year they had over 1700 runners and lots of cheering on the rout–and water tables to help those of us that need a reason to stop along the way .

Oh, I am feeling my age this year and also a slower pace due to a longer sabbatical over the past year but as always   I am determined to finish as friends and neighbors are cheering you on along the way.  I speed up a little bit as I see people I know with a smile on my face and waving to everyone I know along the way!  My daughter, Brianna who is 12 years old, is about 3/4 of a mile in front of me (oh, the youth of today…my other daughter, Shannon, 11 years old, is a few steps behind me.

There is a lot of support from the community and the Corrib Pub who supports many local charities and local youth organizations.  They have raised over $510,000 from this event from which our community and children have benefited.  It ’s great to see so many volunteers each year working hard to make it the success it is today. There is a complimentary cook-out afterward in Billings Field, with all the hamburgers and hot dogs you can eat, entertainment and children’s activities, a great day had by all and a few sore muscles afterward.  To get more information their website is www.coolrunning.com.  Thanks to all the volunteers and family and friends that cheered us on along the way. 

Lisa, Friends and family

See you next year!!!

Posted by: Lisa Sullivan on June 6, 2007
Filed Under Sports, Parks and Recreation, Lifestyle, Parks and Recreation, Sports, Lifestyle, Neighborhood News, Neighborhood News, West Roxbury, Lifestyle, Parks and Recreation, Sports, Roslindale 

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