I must say it was my first time doing a race outside of downtown Chicago and my first time driving to the event. I had a great time and even grabbed a BGR! gal and told her "We are going to do this together!" because she was getting sick since it was raining but the view was gorgeous!
There were plenty of hills and trees and. . . quiet! The problem was that the roads were slick and this also helped to slow me down. Still it was nice to see the mansions and woodsy areas. When we got to the finish line, I wanted to make a great ending. She thought I meant speed into the finish line but this time, the pushing it out part of me was not there just because of the ice. So, something a little more triumphant. . .
Courtesy of Carpe Diem Racing
There were not many people out anymore and my husband was there with a smile on his face. My medal is gorgeous and I was all in love and happy about the accomplishment even though I finished at 1:21:15 which is almost ten minutes more than what I ran in the Polar Dash just a month ago.
Pictures of post- and pre- race. The lovely lady in the middle was celebrating her 33rd birthday with this run. her husband and my husband stood under a tent with hot chocolate watching the runners.
I also had to give a winning pose and kiss to my dearest hubby. . .
He also got my shirt since they did not have my size. Either one size too small or two sizes too big.
February is definitely a month for love. . .of running and yoga! Find your passion this month!
Passion of the Pavement
