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The Red Bank Classic 5K
06/17/2023
Week of Race
This race snuck up on me. I know it’s been on my calendar since forever BUT it didn’t seem so close. I seriously thought I had more time. I didn’t do that much besides taking a long walk the day before. What I did do to prepare for this race was watch the weather like a hawk and pick out my outfit.
Night before Race
I wasn’t really nervous, I think I was distracted. I was thinking more about my outfit than the actual race. HA HA
Morning of Race
We drove to red bank and we found parking!! (my biggest fear )
Packet pick up with nice and easy. Went back to the car to ditch goodie bag and put number on. I also warmed up- stretching and hydrating.
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| Send in the Dancing Lobsters! |
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| PUPPY! |
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| LOTS of runners |
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| Lets do this gab |
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Right before Race
Went to broad st. For 8 am to get pre race photos and to see what was going on before the race. Lots of people hanging around. Everyone esteemed to know someone.
Lots of energy. I wasn’t nervous I was anxious to start. 1116 runners !!! So many puppy’s. Have to look into Hokas. So many people were wearing them.
During the Race
Omg! What did I do? Why is this hill so big? Oh no another kid? Yay, first place winner! Oh my gosh another hill! Yay, spectators!
After the Race
Phew! I did it. Yikes that was rough!
Results
Gun time: 34:58.6
Chip time: 37.59.3
fitbit time: 39:00
Age group 54/77
Overall 809/1125
Rough race!
Music
As you can pretty much expect, I make a new playlist for each 5K I’ve been running. This one is full of old favorites to keep me motivated. You can list to it HERE.
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Well, that’s #6 of 12 5k’s I’m running this year! That means I’m half way done! Wahooo!
Next month, eh, in 2 weeks, it’s the Ocean Gate 5K. I am looking forward to this one and a post Race dip in the bay. Perhaps pizza from Anchor Inn.
Did you miss last month’s 5K? Check out May and the other races I’ve run previously:
April 2023| March 2023 | February 2023 | January 2023 | December 2022 | August 2022 | August 2017
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[[Are you ready to RUN?!]]
