Running With the Bulls is a BIG DEAL in Del Rio. Last year David and I both won first place overall and we were a proud Del Rio couple. Last year the course was not marked properly and it was short. This year the race was marked well. I knew I had to be in the low 20s to win or break 20 min and win for the ladies. The gun went and we were off!! I was trying to keep up with a 13 year old that is getting faster at every race. I had to work really hard to keep her. 1 mile in she took off. I kept calm and maintained my pace. At the 2nd mile I was catching up to her. The last .70 is up a hill and I ALMOST had her. The last stretch was coming down a hill and into the finish. She was literally steps in front of me and she looked like she was falling apart. Just at the end, a girl from behind came in and sprinted to the finish. She was 7 seconds in front, then the 13 year old was 3 seconds in front of me. I was very happy with my 5k performance since I rarely race 5ks. I did a 10k about a month ago and beat the winner of the Running With The Bulls by MINUTES. I was surprised by the outcome of this race. David was 3rd overall for the men. Just wasn't the day for the Sondrups to take home the 1st place hardware. | 