Leaving my comfort zone… one mile at a time.
Leaving my comfort zone ... one mile at a time.
Welcome to the race recap that almost didn't happen.
On Sunday morning I woke up nice and early to sneak in 2 relaxing miles before the 4th Annual VERT Sasquatch Trail Run (2.35 miles).
After a cool run and a light breakfast, I began driving to pick up my friend and Slumbrew Happy Soles teammate Heather for the race.
That's when it happened.
My car died.
Read MoreCONGRATS!!
*Keep an eye out as I will be giving away an entry to the next Cambridge 5k race - the VERT Sasquatch Trail Race (July 14)!
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What makes a good road race?
Since I've run a wide array of races in my short running career, people tend to ask me this all the time.
As well as...
*How do you pick your races?
*What does a race need to have you coming back?
*Do you only run races with beer or race medals at the end?
Wow! It looks like I have a reputation. :P
There are so many variables that go into which races I choose to run and which races I run and decide to never run again. (And there are quite a few of those)
But one of the best race series in the Boston area that I came across in 2012 was the Cambridge 5k series.
Race Director, Eddie O'Connor, is one of the nicest guys I have met.
Over the past year, I'm honored to now call Eddie one of my friends. :)
The Cambridge 5k has grown from a 3-race series in 2012 to a 5-race series in 2013. Woo!
On their website they state that:
We organize unique, handcrafted road races that are super-fun!
And that is the truth.
These races - which include both 5ks and trail races - are well-organized, geared towards runners/walkers of ALL levels, offer great routes and are paired with special local craft beer breweries that sponsor the post-race party!
BEER!
Yup, I knew that is where I would catch your attention. ;)
The Cambridge 5k works with some of my favorite local breweries and you know that means Slumbrew baby!
I Captain all of the Slumbrew teams that take part in the Cambridge 5k races.
Lucky me!!
In 2012, I was lucky enough to run the:
VERT - Sasquatch Trail Run
*You can read my race recap here.
and
*You can read my race recap here.
In January 2013, Eddie asked me to pose with an American Flag to help promote a new race he was putting together to add to the Cambridge 5k series.
How could I say no?
Plus I really wanted to hear what he had up his sleeve. ;)
So I met him at the City Sports in Downtown Crossing and he snapped these shots.
What were they for?
The inaugural Freedom Run 5k, which will be taking place on May 26 in Cambridge, MA.
Kick off the summer at East Cambridge Business Association's hyperpatriotic 5K that honors the men & women who fight to protect us!
Get in the spirit! Run in your most patriotic gear and you could win a great prize at our post-race Freedom Party (13+ to run, 21+ (with ID) for beer).
Registration includes a great shirt & admission to the post-race party in Canal Park featuring craft beer, music & fun awards!
How could you pass this race up?
Well now you don't have to!
Eddie has graciously offered up a FREE race entry to one of my blog readers. YAY!
So if you want to try a 5k, if you want to run with me, if you just like great local beer or if you just want to break out some red/white/blue gear then this is for you.
Here's how to enter:
Giveaway is open from April 29 (Monday) to 10am May 3 (Friday)!
The winner will be announced on Friday!
My name is Dani and I am blogging out of the Boston Area. I started this blog in May of 2011 after suffering a back injury and subsequent back surgery in December 2011-January 2011. This space was to serve as a way for me to release the inner feelings I was carrying around and maybe help some other people going through similar situations: eating disorders, depression, weight loss and more.
