10k

So I had been debating on if I wanted to do a 10k this year. Summer races are not my favorite. I would prefer to race in 35 degree temps but I do like just running (not racing) in the heat. I figured it was just an hour out of my day and why not? So earlier in the week I signed up.
I got out the door a few minutes later than what I wanted to and was driving a little over the speed limit (only 5) to get to the race only to have 30 minutes to spare. I will say that the signs of where to get your gear was not marked very well. I did find it and a bathroom! I was set. I had my garmin, race hat, music, water bottle, and a goo just in case.
The race ended up not starting on time. It started at 8:07 which I found annoying. Apparently there were some late comers to the race. I understand that people get lost or things happen but everyone else was ready to go!! I started in the front of the pack and got my pace. There were not that many people in the race which was pretty nice.
I kept my pace for quite some time which was under 10mm. There were a few points where the heat just got to me and I had to walk when I grabbed water the last 3 times. The sun was beating down and there was no shade in sight. We all ran by wheat fields. (no trees)
At mile 5ish, I got the nagging side stitch that always seems to find me. I slowed for a bit and readjusted my race belt which really seemed to help a lot. I then took off at a 9:30pace for the rest of the race.
I finished under an hour.. 59 min and some odd seconds. (I think 49).
I will say that the food that they had there was AMAZING! They did such a great job at providing snacks and great food. I could choose from (or take all) fruit, cookies, bagels, chick fil a , dominos, water bottles, etc!!
I wasnt able to stay for the awards because I had to get to work but it would have been fun... who knows... maybe I placed?