This was my first time doing the Sun Run, the largest 10 km road race in Canada. Needless to say, it was pretty packed, which was fun in some ways, and nuts in others. The energy of being surrounded by so many people each putting in a great effort was pretty infectious. Of course, given that there are so many people out there jostling for position, it can at times (not often, though--the wave start was quite helpful on this score) be an ordeal to get around people if you're in the mood to pick up the pace. (I didn't set a 10 k PR here but I didn't do too shabbily either.)

I generally avoided the after-party as it looked like a zoo inside the stadium. But I did sample some good stuff at the expo when I went to pick up my shirt and bib. The image on the shirt is lovely but the white colour makes it almost see-through (not the best colour choice)! Haha.

It was easy enough to get to the start line for me, thanks to Translink running higher volume and earlier than usual transit service that day. I would not recommend trying to drive to get to the start line, if that's your cup of tea, though!

All in all: I'm glad I ran this race as it is a famous and uber-popular road race that's basically become legendary in the Canadian and even worldwide running community. I don't know that I'd be in a hurry to do it again but I would recommend trying it out at least once if you're a serious or even semi-serious runner and you've never done so before.