Race Superlatives
I’ve had an idea for a post like this for a while now and I’m finally getting around to writing it! Since 2009 when I ran my first 5K (the Freihofer’s Run for Women) I’ve ran a total of 36 races, with race recaps for 34 of them. Holy crap!
Most Fun Race
This was my first obstacle “mud run” and Chris and I had a blast running it! I slid down a mountain face first into a pool of mud, waded through freezing muddy water up to my neck and jumped over flaming logs. It was pretty exciting at the time. 🙂
Most Difficult Race
HMRRC 2011 Winter Marathon Relay
In February 2011 I was on a team to run the Winter Marathon relay with two others. I didn’t realize when I signed up that there was a possibility it could be 15 degrees at the start…and it was. (This was February in Upstate, NY…what was I thinking?) Anyway, I was wearing tons of layers and still froze my butt off for 5.7 miles. It was so uncomfortable and on top of that my iPod died so any source of entertainment I had was gone…it was one of the hardest races I’ve done. But I felt good for sticking it out and finishing it!
Most Scenic Race
I’d have to say the 2011 Cherry Blossom 10 Mile Race is the most scenic race I’ve done–in terms of beauty! April in Washington DC is Cherry Blossom season and part of the course ran right through the cherry blossoms and past a lot of the Washington monuments. It was amazing! I loved this race.
Most Boring Race
I’m sad to admit it but the most boring race I’ve done so far would have to have been the Hangover Half Marathon I ran on New Year’s Day. The course is three loops around the State Office Campus in Albany and its drab and dreary…at least the sun was shining though. Also–no crowd support, metal or bib also makes it a bit sad…but I just like being able to say I finished a half marathon on New Year’s Day. 🙂
Best Post Race Party
2011 Run Like a Diva Half Marathon
I was going to say the Boilermaker for this one, but instead decided to go with the Run Like a Diva Half Marathon in Long Island. The course itself was rather drab, but the after party was AWESOME. All the finishers got a sweet blinged-out medal, a glass of champagne, a tiara, and a boa at mile 12. We even got our picture with some hot firefighters. It was pretty fun.
Most “Nostalgic” Race
This was my first race EVER! I can’t even tell you what prompted me to sign up for this 5k, but I remember training so hard for it and I was nervous about running 3 miles without stopping! (Funny how distance is all relative.) The amazing feeling I got when crossing the finish line is what got me addicted to running road races. I try to run it every year because of this.
Best “Feeling of Accomplishment” Race
This goes without saying…when I picked the race on 10/10/10 I knew it had to be my first half marathon! I was “in the zone” for the whole race and shocked myself by finishing in 2:04. This race remains my half marathon PR. I’m determined to beat it someday! Words can’t express how awesome finishing this race was, as someone who used to be overweight and struggled to run one mile at one point.
There you have it. I hope to add even MORE races to my list this year…and a marathon too…hopefully.
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Heather
i would like to note that even though we have experienced SEVERAL races together – not one of them made this list. We need a Heather & Jen Superlatives round up!!
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Jen
I was going to add a “most low key race” – Shamrock Run, but I didn’t want to make this post too long, hahaha…I would have a superlative for every race I’ve ran! Maybe the 2012 shamrock run will make the next superlatives post! haha 🙂
Katie @ Legally Fit
I love this! Wow you’ve run a ton of races! 🙂 It is so cool that you’ve recapped almost all of them. I think my favorite race was the 2010 Boilermaker, followed closely by the half on 10/10/10. SO awesome that you are going to runn a marathon!!
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