When I registered for this race, I really thought I was going to be on day shift so it wasn't my intention to work all night long THEN go race. I'm never at my best after spending 12 hours on my feet, so I just saw this as a nice supported training run as opposed to a "race." The first 15 minutes were rough, and after I finally warmed up, I fell into a nice rhythm. I was hoping to break an hour and was pleased I was able to do so.

I love doing all female events and seeing women of all ages and body types out there doing their thing. I also loved seeing so many racers in skirts!! I saw at least three other folks wearing the same one I had on which was fun. There were also quite a few kids - some sporting Girls on the Run shirts which is an excellent program for getting young girls out running - and I didn't mind at all being schooled by 10 year olds.

This was just a fun event I did for pleasure. Obviously I try not to schedule races in mornings after I've worked, but hey - it made me get my run in today AND I had a nice catered breakfast!

Mmmmm, fabulous breakfast!


A very well organized event with excellent support along the course and a fabulous post-race meal! The breakfast buffet had everything from fresh fruit, croissant sandwiches, cereal, french toast, juice - it was awesome! Definitely geared towards the girls with white tableclothes and floral centerpieces set up for dining in the park :) The race shirt was a nice white technical tee that will get tons of use and all finishers - 5K and 5 mile - got nice medals which would be nice incentive for those just starting out to run. I'd recommend this event.