Met up with a fellow Team RWB member who was doing this event as a Flag Run, and I decided that rather than racing this for time, that I would just run with him and the flag. We went out easy and just held a conversational pace the whole way, chatting for much of the run. The sun was out and there was a light breeze... it was just a great day for a run. It was incredible the number of cheers that we got out there, and we made a point of thanking every officer and volunteer guarding every intersection and spent a lot of time waving to people or high-fiving folks going the other direction. The last mile and a half was mostly downhill, and we opened our strides a little and just went with it. We picked up the pace in the last half mile and crossed the finish line running strong.

It was a good morning :)

Not a single thing.

Walked around chatting with people, waiting for the coworker to finish.


Choosing to do this as a Flag Run rather than racing it.


This is an incredibly well run event. It's an enjoyable course, and the crowds along the course and at the finish line are great! Tons of volunteers helping, and the post-race food was top-notch.