Deep Dive: How a Rain‑Soaked 5K Turned Into the Ultimate Cincinnati Food Adventure!

Jason “Deep Dive” Lord
May 3, 2025 • About

Deep Dive: Rain, Running, and Righteous Waffles – Our Flying Pig 5K & Taste of Belgium Adventure

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Light rain might soak your shoes, but it can't dampen a runner’s spirit—or their appetite. On a drizzly Saturday morning, May 3, 2025, Kellie and I laced up for Cincinnati’s legendary Flying Pig 5K. What unfolded was part race report, part food‑centric exploration, and 100 percent proof that the Queen City knows how to turn gray skies into golden memories. In this deep dive you’ll find:

• A mile‑by‑mile account of the Flying Pig 5K—ponchos, tutus, squealing pig mascot and all.
• A foodie breakdown of our post‑race brunch at Taste of Belgium (yes, the waffle hype is real).
• Practical run & travel tips so you can replicate—and improve on—our rainy‑day victory lap.
• Hand‑picked gear recommendations to keep you dry, fueled, and fully charged on race weekend.

Table of Contents

1. Why the Flying Pig is More Than a Fun Run
2. Race Morning: Ponchos & Positive Vibes
3. Miles in the Mist: A Course Recap
4. Crossing the Finish & Collecting the Swag
5. Brunch at Taste of Belgium: Waffles Worth the Wait
6. Gear & Guides: Rain‑Proof Your 5K (Affiliate Picks)
7. Build Your Own Cincinnati Weekend
8. Lessons Learned & Pro Tips
9. Resources & Further Reading

5. Brunch at Taste of Belgium: Waffles Worth the Wait

With medals clinking, we trekked two blocks north to Taste of Belgium on Vine Street. The line snaked outside, but the hostess moved quick, and runners swapped race war stories beneath shared umbrellas. By the time we reached a table—still sporting damp bibs—the smell of caramelized pearl sugar was enough to induce a Pavlovian puddle.

What we ordered:

• Chicken Gravy & Biscuits — Fluffy buttermilk biscuits smothered in silky pepper‑white gravy loaded with shredded roast chicken; ultimate post‑race comfort fuel.
• Banana‑Nutella Liege Waffle — Caramelized waffle crowned with fresh banana coins, warm Nutella drizzle, and a cloud of whipped cream.
• Savory Crêpe Complete — Buckwheat wrap stuffed with Black Forest ham, Gruyère, and a soft egg (pro tip: dunk bites in leftover gravy—mind‑blowing).
• French‑press Deeper Roots Coffee — Cincinnati’s craft roaster made rainy‑day caffeine heroic.

Every bite justified the 40‑minute wait. The waffle’s caramel crunch played foil to juicy fried chicken, while the gravy‑drenched biscuits delivered a peppery hug that thawed our rain‑chilled bones. Dessert arrived disguised as breakfast: banana and Nutella melted into a gooey halo around each pearl‑sugar pocket, proving that glycogen replenishment can taste like vacation.

6. Gear & Guides: Rain‑Proof Your 5K (Affiliate Picks)

Stay dry, stay fueled, stay moving. Here’s the kit that kept us smiling through the drizzle:

• MATEIN Travel Backpack (40 L Carry‑on) — Weekender‑size, gear‑swallowing, and fits the plane’s overhead bins.
• HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle ‑ 25 oz — Rolls up smaller than your race bib after the finish.
• “Secret Cincinnati” Guide Book — Turn your shake‑out walk into a scavenger hunt.
• “Hidden History of Cincinnati” by Jeff Suess — Fuel conversation over post‑race brews.
• Anker Portable Charger (10,000 mAh) — Because GPS tracking and race selfies feast on battery.

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