Not interested in running? Don’t worry! My husband’s birthday is today, so I’m taking the day off, but check back in the next couple of days for some great sweet & salty desserts!
On Saturday, my husband and I ran the Dam to Dam 20k race. It was a gorgeous morning. The sun was shining, there was a light breeze, and the temperature was in the upper 50’s! The downside was the fact that the race started at 7 am. It was a point to point race, so we were bused to the starting line and the buses ran from 5-5:30 am. That meant getting up before 5 am! Here’s a rundown of the race:
The race shirts: A shocking neon pink that practically glows in the dark (the picture doesn’t show the true color very well). While I’m not a huge fan of the color, I love the style of Brooks shirt. Our last race had the same shirts and it’s one of my favorites to run in.
The race: The race is point to point so there are no loops and new scenery the entire route. (I like not having the repetitive loops!) It is basically a flat, fast course with only a few hills in the second half of the race. We both beat our times from last year and decided that, all in all, it was a pretty good race. 🙂
Favorite post-race food: Hot, fresh kettle corn. So good!
Next race: We plan on taking the next month off from intense distance training and plan on picking out a 5k in July. We’ll work more on speed and interval training.
What does your running schedule look like this summer? Have any goals that you are working toward?
Happy Running! 🙂
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Carla @ Carlas Confections says
Good job on the run!! You are making me want to train for a distance run (maybe 1/2 marathon??) And Im glad you are taking the day off! Happy birthday to your hubs!!!
Tracey says
Yay, congrats on a great race! Shane is just getting ready to ramp up his training for his fall marathon. And I’m perfectly content to keep watching from the sidelines 🙂
Erika says
Girl.. Congrats, that’s awesome!!
Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says
Congrats!! I am very impressed – 20k is beyond my comprehension. I am a solid 3-4 miler, but my goal for next season is to hopefully run the Soldier Field 10-mile race. It’s point-to-point (I’m with you – no repeat scenery if possible!) and ends on the field!
Diane says
Congrats on your race! I am training for my 2nd full marathon in August. Have a few half marathons planned after that. I love long distance running!
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says
good job! i’ll be running my 4th marathon in october, so i’m just going to be training. i’m not a big racer anymore (10 years of competitive racing–junior high, high school, & college–so i’m burned out, even though i graduated from college 6 yrs ago) but i do enjoy marathon training 🙂
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
Aw happy birthday to the hubby!
and omg that kettle corn looks so good right now
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
You’re inspiring! I need to pick a race so I have something to train for. Go you!
Anna @ Hidden Ponies says
I love that you two run together, and congrats on an improved time! I’m not a runner, but am in boot camp this summer which is always a good kick in the butt 🙂 Happy birthday to your man!
angela @ another bite please says
great running pictures…i just ran a 8k on Sunday and we got these fun grey tshirts that are the soft comfy material. love that.