Race: Pomona Holiday 10K
Runner: Julien Luebbers
Race Date: 12/10/2022
Location: Pomona, CA
Results: 37:27
3 Bests – What aspects of the race did you like the most?
Quick course, great temperatures, and nice people.
Not so much – Aspects of the race that didn’t do it for you
Lots of dreary concrete.
Weird factor – What’s the weirdest thing about this race?
The ‘trophy’ was a Santa-shaped container full of festive candy.
Highlights of your race – What did you do well and enjoy about your race in particular?
Fantastic mile, held it together running a lot of solo miles!
Lessons for others – Share your pro-tips on the race to help the next runner
Bring gloves when it’s cold.
Lessons you learned that will help you next time around
Don’t spill the water station water on yourself when it’s 42 degrees.
Most important course specific knowledge to know about the race
Half of this course is an it and back on a drag strip.
Aesthetics – Is it a pretty course?
Not at all! But the half marathon on the same event is pretty nice.
Difficulty – Is it a tough course?
Not at all.
Organized and well run – Did it feel like a well-oiled machine or were they flying by the seat of their pants?
Yes! Very professional.
Competition – Is there a strong field?
Not really. One guy who ran 31 and then various sub 40s.
Logistics – Does it require a special handshake, registration a year in advance, hotels all booked? Give us the low down on the nuts and bolts of making the race happen.
Very easy logistically speaking. Pretty small race.
Aid Stations – Standard fare or anything special to know about the aid stations in terms of what’s available or when?
Standard!
Weather and typical race conditions
Chilly dry morning.
Gear – Did you need anything special or is there anything you’d recommend for the next runner?
Gloves! Road race shoes.
Spectators – Is this a friendly course for your friends?
Yeah! 2 loops means twice as much friends.
How’s the Swag?
Cool fake xmas sweater.
The Overall Score – How many stars do you give this race and do you recommend that others run it?
3/5. Of your looking to shatter a PR, it’s a good good course. Other than that, its concrete.