This morning it was off to West Roxbury, Massachusetts for Walter’s Run 5K. Sponsored by the Parkway Running Club, Walter’s Run was the final Grand Prix race for the Thirsty Irish Runners. Race time temperature was actually pretty nice out so shorts, a short sleeve tee-shirt and running gloves were in line for the race.

Walter’s Run is a rather challenging 5K course that runs through mainly residential neighborhoods of West Roxbury. There is a gradual incline at the beginning of the race and then mile 2 to 2.5 is pretty much an uphill climb which leads to a really nice. fast downhill finish. Coming into the finish line you can actually pick up some pretty good speed letting the legs go.

The Parkway Running Club does a really nice job with this race both in terms of course support, race amenities and raffles. Runners that pre-register for the race also receive a good pair of commemorative running gloves.

Today was another good racing day and I finished Walter’s Run with a time of 22:46 or 7:20/miles. Last year I finished the race exactly a minute slower for a time of 23:46 or 7:40/miles. It always feels good to take some time off!