Get in Gear

Its gonna be a game time decision for me. I know its a huge race but does anyone know if it typically sells out? If I do run, I'd love to shoot for a 53 minute 10K. 

I don't think it has sold out yet in the few years that I've run it.  They just let everybody run!  It is a huge race. 
http://www.getingear10k.com/registration.html  One caution: there is no race day registration.

I recommend trying to scoot up toward the front if you're shooting for a PR.  You spend the 1st couple minutes trying to get around people if you're anywhere near the middle.

If you have had 4 mile runs you could be ready for this race no problem.  Do a 5 miler this weekend or next and by race day it will be a natural proggresion up to 6.2 miles.  Good luck.

Funny, you are really, really, really old (in comparison, that is).

Ooooh, ouch!  Yes many of us here are really, really, really old (in comparison).  My son's going to prom this year...

You probably already know it, but there is no race day registration. 

I'll have to see how I feel at Trail Mix on 4/21 before I decide on a goal for Get in Gear. Definitely won't be in 10k PR shape by then.

How about we meet just outside the pavillion (the corner closest to Minnehaha Falls) at 8:50?  Someone can bring a BT sign...

As far as parking, you can park at the VA Center and take the shuttle to the park.  Last year my wife and I parked just north of the start and walked 3 blocks to the park.  I think Denise said she parked at Fort Snelling and took the light rail up to the park.

Chip-timed.  As soon as your chip crosses the 'official' starting line, you will (or won't) hear a beep.  That is when the computer starts tracking your course time.  I can't remember if your chip comes in the race packet.  Just remember to have them remove it at the finish.  Otherwise, they'll charge you ~$30 for the chip if you don't mail it back to them.  I remember I was so excited about finishing my 1st 10K several years ago, I walked off with the chip and had to mail it back! 

So just to confirm BTer's are meeting 30 minutes before the 9:30AM 10K start, so 9 AM at the pavilion? The weather looks better than last year with a 58F start and 8 MPH wind out of the NW!