Seattle RnR Recap (yes. finally.)

It's been a minute, but please feel free to enjoy the Race Recap via pictures.

Morning. 

Waiting for the shuttles to take us to the start. 

The starting line.

This time, I knew better. This time, I jumped out of the corrals to pee when I had to (I was even in a port-a-potty line when the race started- did I care? No. I knew I wouldn't cross the start for an hour after) and I decided to jump ahead a corral (shhhh. Don't tell anyone).

 Rocker Man!

He was in the race early. I don't even think it was a mile in. I was hoping he would be later in the race for motivation, but I don't think there was a better place after this. And little did I know, I wouldn't really need that much motivation.

 The Lightrail.

So much prettier than the New York Subway.

 Mile Something.

I fell in love with this neighborhood that circled the lake we ran the majority of the race around.
I decided when I move there, this is the neighborhood I want to live in.

The gorgeous lake.

I will admit, this lake made the race that much more enjoyable. Breathtaking.

Around mile 6, I over heard someone say "We're about an hour in. We're making good time."

Previous to this, I was just running to run and enjoying the hell out of the cool weather. Then my mind started doing the math. If I pushed- just a little- I could PR. But don't get crazy. I was really enjoying the run, I didn't want something silly like a time ruin the enjoyment.

 So on I went.. . . 

Run to Remember Mile.

I lost it at this point. There were signs along the road with soldiers who had died at war. I was reading all of them and once I looked up and saw the flags lining the road, that was it. It was a very powerful moment and I'm glad I got to experience it.

The tunnel.

I will admit, from reading past race recaps, I was looking forward to running in this. Within 2 minutes, I was over it. Hot, dark and loud. I almost lost the amazing mindset I was in.

"The light at the end of the tunnel." Literally.

Almost to the finish!
I was really sad when it was over. I wasn't ready for it to be. I was having too much fun.
But the good news?!

I PR'D!! Hey. 3 seconds are 3 seconds.

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After party with Everclear. Amazing.

Thank you, Seattle. You are my new favorite!!!

And for more of your enjoyment, around 6:45am on the way to the race, I decided it would be fun to document some of the things that come out of my BFF's mouth. These are just a few of the jewels I was able to jot down. I assure you, there were tons more.

"I have more Vaseline on my body than any grown man should."- This is a classic that must be said before every race.

"My bottle of multi vitamins is so large the next time I need to buy some I will need the silver." - said while in Target

"You know how some people are afraid of clowns? Thats how I feel about drag queens." -randomly on the bus to the start.

"If I'm alive"- Fred about finishing the race.
"If not I will drag your body to the car." me
"Please take the elevator not the stairs."

We think we're funny.