Okay, so I’ve been meaning to get back into running, and I thought, “What better way than to jump right into a 10k?” Seemed like a good idea at the time. So, I started poking around to find “upcoming 10ks near me.” My usual lazy self would’ve just picked the first thing that popped up, but I decided to be a little more methodical this time. I mean, I am trying to be a responsible adult, right?
My Search Begins
First things first, I grabbed my phone.
I typed it straight into the search bar, you know, the usual. I got, like, a ton of results. Websites I’d never heard of, some local running clubs, the whole nine yards. It was a bit much.
Narrowing It Down
I figured I needed a better plan. I looked at a few of the sites, and some were just listing races from, like, five years ago. No good. Others looked a bit…sketchy. You know, the ones with flashing banners and way too many exclamation points. Pass.
I decided to try refine the search.
I tried using different keywords.
I even looked at a few running forums to see if anyone had recommendations. Mostly, it was people arguing about shoes, but I did find a couple of names of local races that sounded promising.
The Final Stretch (Pun Intended)
After, I don’t know, maybe an hour of clicking around, I managed to make a shortlist. Here’s how I did it:
- Checked the date: Made sure the race was actually upcoming and not something I’d already missed. Happens more than you’d think.
- Looked at the location: I didn’t want to drive, like, three hours for a 10k. Gotta be reasonable. I stuck to things within a 30-minute radius.
- Read some reviews (if I could find them): Just to get a feel for the race. Was it super hilly? Was it well-organized? Did they have good snacks at the end? Important stuff.
So, yeah, that’s how I went about finding a 10k. It wasn’t rocket science, but it definitely took more effort than I initially thought. Now I just have to, you know, actually train for it. Wish me luck!