I don’t usually do weekend recaps, but in this case, I’m willing to make an exception because I did something that I’m extremely proud of. (You know, not to toot my own horn or anything.)
What is it? I’m glad you asked. I ran the Cherry Blossom 10-Miler on Sunday.
Picking up my race packet - so excited!
That did mean, however, that I woke up around 4:30am yesterday morning, trying to mentally prepare myself to run, while I heard my neighbors just returning from their night out. Awesome.
But as hard as it was to get up and leave my apartment while it was still dark outside, the race itself was totally worth it. The weather was perfect. The cherry blossoms were beautiful. And the crowds were cheering runners along from start to finish.
And as I was running, I saw two other signs (well, one was a t-shirt), that motivated me all the more:
1) Don’t Embarrass Us!
As I was running through West Potomac Park, I was trying to take in all the spectators, not trip over the discarded cups from the water station, and not clip the heels of the woman in front of me – all with varying degrees of success. And out of the corner of my eye I saw a woman and, presumably, her daughter standing on the edge, holding this sign. First, I laughed, then I thought, Well, *I* don’t want to embarrass anyone [myself] either – pick up the pace!
I saw her again at mile 9 – just when I needed a little more motivation. Perfect.
2) Since you’re behind…How’s mine?
This was, by far, my favorite. It was written on the shirt of a girl who was in front of me, so, from about mile 6 or 7 on, I was running behind her, considering her question. As well as appreciating her creativity. And considering making a t-shirt like that for my next race, if we’re being honest here.
I wonder if anyone gave her any feedback…
Congrats on the race. I’m hoping to do the Marine Corps 10k in October. That is, of course, if those darn tendons in my ankles stop bothering me.
BTW, nice running skirt! Very chic.
Ooh! I think I’m doing that 10k as well. And I hear you on the tendons – my downfall is (are?) the shin splints. Ugh.
I know nothing about running but I know that skirt is cute. maybe it could make me run a 10-miler? Can I wear that on the elliptical?
Congrats.
The skirt is key – I say rock it on the elliptical.
Way to finish strong! Woot!
Thanks!
Wow! Congratulations! Now my bragging about actually getting up and doing yoga this morning seems really lame…
Trust me. I will *not* make a habit of getting up that early for a race. I’m not the most pleasant person in the morning…
Congrats. I ran from home to have brunch with people who actually ran that race on Sunday. Does that cou -
No. No that does not count for anything.
Hey, hey – that totally counts! Nothing says celebration like Sunday brunch – I hope you had mimosas with yours, as well.
What was your time? This was my first long run of the year… did a leaisurely 95ish minutes. The jelly beans and beer check at mile 8 was clutch.
I did 92ish…I wish I could say mine was leisurely, but I was hurting coming up that last little incline.
That T-shirt is AWESOME. I might try and find one even though you couldn’t pay me enough to run in a race.
Good for you, though! I’m so glad the weather was nice for ya, love.
It is pretty stellar. I think it would fit in nicely at a bar, too…no?
I would have taken the shirt and went back to bed.
Congrats on your run! You can now run 10 more miles than me.
Congrats! I ran it as well. It was a perfect day for running.
Posted about the race too, had never ran 10 miles in my life until yesterday, and had a blast (and am amazingly not at all sore today…) Got the upgraded t-shirt too! And I volunteered on Saturday (you know, for the guaranteed registration next year), scored a long sleeve shirt as well.
impressive! congrats on the finish.
HAHA, I love that!! “Since you’re behind, how’s mine”.
Classy.
I love the T-shirt. I will confess that I will often look for my rabbit (some female that looks fast enough to be around my pace (or a bit faster) and use her for my benchmark. It provides a motivation and something
Nicely done!
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