Race Recap- My First 10K!
Yesterday I ran the Monument 10K, which (I’ve heard) is one of the 20 largest races in the country! I’m not surprised, considering there were 40,000 people signed up! I couldn’t believe how many runners there were, and I REALLY couldn’t believe how much support there was!
There were bands playing at every corner, there were people cheering us on the whole way. Definitely the most fun 6 miles I’d ever run!
Before the race:
I don’t have any pictures from the actual race yet, but the race website should have some posted soon!
I didn’t run fast, (Eric and I stuck together for the whole race, and we finished in just over 62 min) but I had fun, and that’s what matters! It was a little tricky navigating through such a large crowd, but I will definitely do it again next year!
After the race, Eric and I decided we needed to have a huge brunch, complete with mimosas!
On my plate is TJ’s Soy Chorizo, stir fried with some potatoes, peppers, and a little cheese, served with a sunny side “down” egg 🙂 On that plate in the background is TJ’s Pumpkin Pancakes, with pecans. SO delicious. My tummy was very pleased. Oh, and the mimosa was fresh pineapple juice + champagne. So tasty.
So now I can check the 10k off my list of goals! I think I’m going to try a 10 miler next… and hopefully work my way up to a half marathon!
What goals have you checked off recently? Have you added any new ones?
<3 Liz
congratulations on your race! 🙂 your post-race brunch looks absolutely perfect!
congrats on the race! it’s a huge accomplishment! …I see a 1/2 marathon in your future! I recently finished my 2nd marathon which was quite the goal to check off…except for I already signed up for another one! Hello, my name is Cara, and i’m an addict 🙂 My newest goal, or lifestyle change is x-training/strength training! I injured my foot forcing me into the gym which has been a blessing in disguise! looking forward to the running/strength training combo from here on out!
congrats girl! I love how you set the goal for yourself and then set out to accomplish it. Very inspiring 🙂
Congrats on the race! One of my goals for April is to post an Operation Beautiful note once a week.
Hello little miss badass! 6 miles is hardcore! … I get tuckered after 2 or 3.
Mimosas sound like the best thing to take the edge off sore footsies!
Congrats on your 10K! That’s so awesome!! And a mimosa sounds so perfect right now!
Congrats on the first 10k! I’m glad you had a great experience with it- I know sometimes the bigger races can be kind of nuts!
yay congrats!!!!!! and what a lovely brunch afterwards too!! hmm ive checked off 7 miles- thats a distance record for me!
congrats on the 10k! awesome!
Great job!! Sometimes I truly wish I was a runner, but Ive come to terms with the fact that my body just doesnt like all that pounding on the knees. But I guess thats why there are people like you to do it for me 🙂 Go for the half girl, you can do it!