FroYo 5k

Fun 5k with fellow Unilocal buddies (Regina W and Joey B).
I wish the run time started earlier, echoing Regina’s sentiments, it got HELLA hot on the course. Earlier start means less heat.
The course itself was okay, they hills and dirt track made it interesting. Two water stations, the last one needed better staffing, they had people waiting for water, not good for those trying to keep time.
Overall, it was pretty fun. Getting FroYo was easy, you choose your flavor and toppings from the slip attached to your race bib and present it at the station. I wish I had gotten a fruit flavor versus the cupcake flavor, too rich after a run! Swag was nice, the hat will be useful for camping since it’s incredibly lightweight.

I did this 5K today with fellow Unilocalers Joey B, Jackie F and Renee V. It was great to be able to see friends and experience this 5K once, but I don’t think I’ll sign up for FroYo 5K again and here is why:
1. Expensive
Even though we got group tickets for 4+ it was still close to $ 30 a person. Sure you got a grab bag that included a hat, a small bag, sunglasses and some coupons, but most of this you will not end up using past the event day and will end up as clutter in your house.
2. Too many kids and teenagers
I personally don’t like spending my time hanging out with people pushing strollers and returning to high school since several people around me are under 18. This may be a positive for families who are looking for an activity to do together or for teens looking to be active, but this is not an event catered towards a single woman in her early 30s.
3. HOT. Way too hot actually…
I normally train in the very early morning and this run started at 9 a.m. when it was probably already close to 90 degree weather. I dislike running in the sun, so the heat definitely made it uncomfortable.
4. Skimpy FroYo Portion
The amount of FroYo that you got at at the end was not impressive and came prepacked. However, I did not have to wait in line pretty much at all to get my FroYo, so they did a good job with being sufficiently staffed.
I’m happy I got to hang out with my friends at this event, but don’t think I’ll be doing FroYo 5K again the next time it is in Sacramento.