I thought today I'd look back on my year running in 2016.
January- Nothing. Absolutely no races.
February- Princess 5k, Glass Slipper Challenge (Enchanted 10k, Princess Half Marathon)
March- Nothing. I was driving across the country though.
April- Run Through the Vineyard 10k
May- Neverland 5k, Pixie Dust Challenge (Tinker Bell 10k, Tinker Bell Half Marathon)
June- No races.
July- No races.
August- Bobby Doyle Summer Classic
September- Another no race month!
October- Tufts Health Plan 10k for Women, Cause 4 Paws 5k
November- Mickey's Holiday 5k, Lumiere's Two Course Challenge (Wine & Dine 10k, Wine & Dine Half Marathon), Forge Pond Park 5k, Hanover Turkey Trot
December- Ugly Sweater Run, Bill Roger's Jingle Bell Run
Virtual Runs- Molly Weasley's Ugly Jumper Run, HRC Umbridge Run 13k (Or Until it Hurts), The Half-Blood Prince Half Marathon, Orlando Untied 5k, #OneHRC House Marathon, Fantastic Beasts 5k, Platform 9¾k (Year Three)
Personal Bests:
5k- Bill Roger's Jingle Bell Run (34:07)
10k- Enchanted 10k (1:13:17)
5 Miler- Bobby Doyle Summer Classic (58:49)
Half Marathon- Tinker Bell Half Marathon (2:31:02)
Did I reach any PR this year? Absolutely not. I can't say that I haven't beat myself up over losing my speed. I will say that I was proud of every start and finish line I crossed last year. I always make my Goal A to finish. I ran in freezing cold weather and extremely hot weather. And everything in between! I still have hopes of breaking a 30-minute 5k and breaking 2:30:00 in a half marathon again, but I'm happy to have the opportunity to run and do my best at that moment.
Will 2017 bring on big things? I'm sure it will. Guess I'll have to look back at it a year from now.
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Sunday, January 8, 2017
Friday, December 16, 2016
I Entered a Lottery And...
I was accepted into the Chicago Marathon!
This is the best way to see a new place isn't it!
I entered to see what would happen. A few friends also applied so what was the worst that could happen. In the end all 5 people I know got accepted via the lottery and 1 friend is running for charity. This is the first run of 2017 that I've signed up for and I know I'll add more along the way.
This is the best way to see a new place isn't it!
Sunday, December 11, 2016
The Ugly Sweater Run Recap
Yesterday I participated in The Ugly Sweater Run.
This run is put on in multiple cities in the month of December:
I attended the Boston, MA edition held at Suffolk Downs. The weather was really cold, but that is no one's fault. Everyone was in good spirits at the run, which was great. This year the run was put on by Kahlúa. So if you were over 21 you could get a free a Kahlúa drink. This was an all-ages event and a lot of people brought their children and even some dogs.
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
8:30 AM
There was a wave start so that everyone could get their bibs and get to the start line. This also allowed for there not to be too many people out on the course at the same time.
Price:
$35
*There were discounts available for this race from the event holders, as well as on Groupon.
Organization:
The organization of the race overall was good. There was bib pickup the night before the race at Suffolk Downs. If you could not make it the night before, there was bib pickup the morning of the race. They had the bib pickup outside (even though there was more than enough room inside). We all got into a line that seemed like it was the right one. After 30+ minutes we were told we could be in any line. It took almost an hour to get our bib and we actually missed the 8:30 start time. (Good thing there was multiple waves!) Besides the bib pickup everything else went smoothly. After you finished the race, it wasn't exactly clear where to get your medal. Everything else went really smoothly.
Course:
Swag:
Every registered runner got a knit hat and a medal. If you were under 21 your medal had a blue ribbon without the Kahlúa logo on it. I thought this was a great idea. After the run there was an after party where you could had tons of photo ops, could purchase some food, and redeem your free Kalhúa drink or hot chocolate.
Would I recommend this race?
I would recommend this race. This is a fun run to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Everyone was really nice and had some great Ugly Sweaters on. Even though we were cold we had a blast. Check out this race to see if they'll be running in near you!
This run is put on in multiple cities in the month of December:
Seattle, WA
Hartford, CT
Atlanta, GA
Cleveland, OH
Dallas, TX
Chicago, IL
Boston, MA
Denver, CO
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore, MD
Washington, DC
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
8:30 AM
There was a wave start so that everyone could get their bibs and get to the start line. This also allowed for there not to be too many people out on the course at the same time.
Price:
$35
*There were discounts available for this race from the event holders, as well as on Groupon.
Organization:
The organization of the race overall was good. There was bib pickup the night before the race at Suffolk Downs. If you could not make it the night before, there was bib pickup the morning of the race. They had the bib pickup outside (even though there was more than enough room inside). We all got into a line that seemed like it was the right one. After 30+ minutes we were told we could be in any line. It took almost an hour to get our bib and we actually missed the 8:30 start time. (Good thing there was multiple waves!) Besides the bib pickup everything else went smoothly. After you finished the race, it wasn't exactly clear where to get your medal. Everything else went really smoothly.
Course:
The course began in a parking lot and then went around before entering the old horse race track. The course was easy to follow and was marked perfectly. The miles were marked, but I only saw Mile 1. So I could have missed them There were 2 water stops along the course.
Swag:
Every registered runner got a knit hat and a medal. If you were under 21 your medal had a blue ribbon without the Kahlúa logo on it. I thought this was a great idea. After the run there was an after party where you could had tons of photo ops, could purchase some food, and redeem your free Kalhúa drink or hot chocolate.
Would I recommend this race?
I would recommend this race. This is a fun run to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family. Everyone was really nice and had some great Ugly Sweaters on. Even though we were cold we had a blast. Check out this race to see if they'll be running in near you!
Monday, November 28, 2016
Hanover Turkey Trot Recap
Thanksgiving is a time to spend eating and watching football and hanging out with family and friends.
Thanksgiving for me has involved running, seeing a movie, and eating. So this year I did just that!
I got up early and heading a little less than 2 miles from my house to participate in the Hanover Turkey Trot with Carrick. We ran. My knee hurt. We walked. We finished. Then we headed to Dunkin Donuts.
After I showered I went and saw Fantastic Beasts and How to Find Them for the second time. I LOVE this movie. The movie stands apart from Harry Potter without completely abandoning what we know all ready. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it.
After the movie I went to my sister's house for a turkey dinner. I've always wondered why they call it dinner when you eat at like 2 pm.
Let's recap the run though.
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
7:30 am
Price:
$25
$15 for 13 and younger
Organization:
Registering for the event was really easy and smooth. You sign up through RaceWire so you're races will save all together if you sign up for an account. You can pick up your bib the Tuesday before the race at the high school if you want to or you can pick it up at the race on Thursday morning. This makes for a smooth process. I choose to pick up the bibs on Tuesday night on my way home. Parking is really easy on Thursday morning as you can park at the start or the finish. The race is early enough that a lot of people are not out driving around, but they do have cops to keep traffic down on the roads as needed. Each mile is clearly marked and whenever there are turns they are marked with orange arrows.
Course:
Thanksgiving for me has involved running, seeing a movie, and eating. So this year I did just that!
I got up early and heading a little less than 2 miles from my house to participate in the Hanover Turkey Trot with Carrick. We ran. My knee hurt. We walked. We finished. Then we headed to Dunkin Donuts.
After I showered I went and saw Fantastic Beasts and How to Find Them for the second time. I LOVE this movie. The movie stands apart from Harry Potter without completely abandoning what we know all ready. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend it.
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| This is a niffler. He's my favorite. |
Let's recap the run though.
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
7:30 am
Price:
$25
$15 for 13 and younger
Organization:
Registering for the event was really easy and smooth. You sign up through RaceWire so you're races will save all together if you sign up for an account. You can pick up your bib the Tuesday before the race at the high school if you want to or you can pick it up at the race on Thursday morning. This makes for a smooth process. I choose to pick up the bibs on Tuesday night on my way home. Parking is really easy on Thursday morning as you can park at the start or the finish. The race is early enough that a lot of people are not out driving around, but they do have cops to keep traffic down on the roads as needed. Each mile is clearly marked and whenever there are turns they are marked with orange arrows.
Course:
The course starts on the street outside of Hanover Middle School and ends at Hanover High School. As you can see there is not much elevation change which is nice. The course spends over a mile in a neighborhood. Some of the neighbors will come out and cheer on the runners. It's a good course that I could see myself running on any given day. There are no water stops along the course, but water and hot chocolate at the end of the run.
Swag:
If you register before a certain date you will receive a long-sleeve shirt with the race logo on it. (This year was November 9th.) I signed up a couple days after this deadline so I did not receive a shirt. Sometimes they do have extra shirts, but this year they all sold out. A great perk is that the race is chip timed. The only downside of this is that there is no starting line you cross over to activate the chip.
Would I recommend this race?
I think doing a run on Thanksgiving is a great way to spend time with family and friends. The runs are early enough to get done with before needing to get out to visit your loved ones. I think everyone will have a different a race they like to do. I do enjoy the Hanover Turkey Trot. It's nice to see how many families come out to do the races together. I would say if you live in Hanover or a surrounding town that does not host a turkey trot, this is a great run to do.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Forge Ponde Park 5k Recap
This is my second year running this race. They changed the name of the race this year. (Last year it was called the Harvest 5k. I don't have any pictures of this race, so let's just get into it.
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
9:30 AM
Price:
$25
*Proceeds help the YMCA
Organization:
This is a super organized family run. You can pick up your bibs at the YMCA the week before or at the park day of. It takes a minute for them to give you the bib and then you're ready to run. There are real bathrooms at the park as well which is always great! The volunteers were thankful to everyone who came out to run and made sure to tell you that.
Course:
The course is an enclosed trail run. This is a great course through the woods at the park and then ends at the same spot that it begins. There are 2 water stops along the course as well.
Swag:
Every runner gets a t-shirt. At the end of the race there are water, bagels, oranges, bananas, and this year there were frozen greek yogurt bars which were delicious!
Would I recommend this race?
I would recommend this race. This is a great family run for the local YMCA. It's fun to see kids running and being so excited when they finish.
Mickey's Holiday 5k Recap
The first race of the weekend was Mickey's Holiday 5k! This race was throughout the Animal Kingdom park. The race was great and it was fun to run through a park that you normally don't get to unless you're running the marathon.
There were a lot of photo ops before and after the race. We took them before the race to help pass the time.
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
6:30 AM
Price:
$70
Organization:
As always, the organization was perfect. We drove to the start with little hassle and had plenty of time to get to the starting area. There was water and coffee if you wanted it.
Course:
When you got inside the park they had the Tree of Life Comes Alive playing. I have not gotten a chance to see this any other time and it was cool to take it in.
Swag;
Every participant got a cotton t-shirt with the race logo on it. Participants also receive a medal.
Would I recommend this race?
This is a great race for everyone. You see a lot of families running together. There's so many great opportunities to take in parts of Disney that you normal can at these events. If you're a Disney fan these are great runs.
There were a lot of photo ops before and after the race. We took them before the race to help pass the time.
Distance:
5k
Start Time:
6:30 AM
Price:
$70
Organization:
As always, the organization was perfect. We drove to the start with little hassle and had plenty of time to get to the starting area. There was water and coffee if you wanted it.
Course:
The course started and ended in the Animal Kingdom parking lot. You spent a lot of time in the park which was great.
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| Starting line! |
When you got inside the park they had the Tree of Life Comes Alive playing. I have not gotten a chance to see this any other time and it was cool to take it in.
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| Tree of Life Comes Alive! |
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| Expedition Everest. |
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| Finish line! |
Swag;
Every participant got a cotton t-shirt with the race logo on it. Participants also receive a medal.
Would I recommend this race?
This is a great race for everyone. You see a lot of families running together. There's so many great opportunities to take in parts of Disney that you normal can at these events. If you're a Disney fan these are great runs.
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Expo
A couple weeks ago I was in Disney for the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend! After a couple days of non-race adventures, the first one occurs: THE EXPO! My cousin was also running her first 5k and half marathon, so we got there a little bit early. We started with getting our bibs. I ended up hitting up the race merch in the Field House. I was able to score a stemless wineglass and a wine bottle ornament with very little people.
After that we headed to the Jostens Center to get our shirts and look at the rest of the race merch. I ended up getting the race pins and an "I Did It!" shirt. Someone online had pointed out that when Disney released photos of the merch that inaugural was spelled wrong on a few items. Those items were not available to purchase at the Expo. (This was a big oversight that got a lot of attention. Especially because a lot of this merch was pre-ordered.) After scoring the rest of our goods, we headed to look at the rest of the expo.
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| Jeff Galloway |
I took the time to meet Jeff Galloway, score a couple samples, and find my pacer for the half. (He has really large teeth!)
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| My pacer for the half! |
After the expo we were ready to take on a weekend full of running!
Cause 4 Paws 5k Recap
This is my 5th year running the Cause 4 Paws 5k.
This run benefits the Quincy Animal Shelter, which is a no kill shelter for dogs and cats. This was my first 5k and run after I ran the Disney World 5k in 2010. So this run holds a special place in my heart. I love animals, so I enjoy seeing everyone's dogs. They hold a doggie costume contest which is always fun! I was excited to learn that they have updated to chip-timed results this year.
Distance:
5k run
1 mile dog walk
Start Time:
10 AM
Price:
Run-$40
Walk-$30
Under 12-$20
*Upgrade packages available.
**Proceeds go to the Quincy Animal Shelter
Organization:
This year the run felt more disorganized from previous years. In the past there was clear direction for people who were pre-registered and people who needed to register at the event. This year the tables were pushed together, but there were no direction to what line meant what. The volunteers did not seem to know what line meant what which led to more confusion. I had one women tell me and another girl that we needed to change lines after waiting in one for a while. Another volunteer did grab our bibs for us which was very nice. It seemed like there were more vendors there this year than in previous years. There were a lot of raffles that you could put tickets in. Once we started the run everything else moved smoothly. I did not see any mile markers along the route, but there were volunteers and police to direct you in the appropriate direction.
Course:
The run begins and ends at Squantum Point Park in Marina Bay. You then leave Marina Bay and head into Quincy before doing a loop back around towards Marina Bay. You end in the same parking lot that you started in.
Swag:
This year there was no swag for anyone who did not purchase an upgrade package for the run. If you did purchase the upgrade package you received a t-shirt, raffle tickets, and a few other items that I forget about. I did get to take home some treats for Thor that were available from some vendors. There were a lot of treats after the run for the runners. My favorite were the cupcakes from Dawn's Baked Goods!
Would I recommend this race?
I would recommend this race. This year had some downfalls from previous years, but I know that my money is going to a great cause. If you are an animal lover you will enjoy the run. They bring dogs that need to be adopted and this year they brought some cats that also need to be adopted. I did give feedback when it was requested about this years run so I expect some changes next year.
This run benefits the Quincy Animal Shelter, which is a no kill shelter for dogs and cats. This was my first 5k and run after I ran the Disney World 5k in 2010. So this run holds a special place in my heart. I love animals, so I enjoy seeing everyone's dogs. They hold a doggie costume contest which is always fun! I was excited to learn that they have updated to chip-timed results this year.
Distance:
5k run
1 mile dog walk
Start Time:
10 AM
Price:
Run-$40
Walk-$30
Under 12-$20
*Upgrade packages available.
**Proceeds go to the Quincy Animal Shelter
Organization:
This year the run felt more disorganized from previous years. In the past there was clear direction for people who were pre-registered and people who needed to register at the event. This year the tables were pushed together, but there were no direction to what line meant what. The volunteers did not seem to know what line meant what which led to more confusion. I had one women tell me and another girl that we needed to change lines after waiting in one for a while. Another volunteer did grab our bibs for us which was very nice. It seemed like there were more vendors there this year than in previous years. There were a lot of raffles that you could put tickets in. Once we started the run everything else moved smoothly. I did not see any mile markers along the route, but there were volunteers and police to direct you in the appropriate direction.
Course:
The run begins and ends at Squantum Point Park in Marina Bay. You then leave Marina Bay and head into Quincy before doing a loop back around towards Marina Bay. You end in the same parking lot that you started in.
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| Views of Boston from after mile 2 |
Swag:
This year there was no swag for anyone who did not purchase an upgrade package for the run. If you did purchase the upgrade package you received a t-shirt, raffle tickets, and a few other items that I forget about. I did get to take home some treats for Thor that were available from some vendors. There were a lot of treats after the run for the runners. My favorite were the cupcakes from Dawn's Baked Goods!
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| Dog themed cupcakes! I had the "poop in grass" chocolate cupcake. |
Would I recommend this race?
I would recommend this race. This year had some downfalls from previous years, but I know that my money is going to a great cause. If you are an animal lover you will enjoy the run. They bring dogs that need to be adopted and this year they brought some cats that also need to be adopted. I did give feedback when it was requested about this years run so I expect some changes next year.
Tufts Health Plan 10k For Women Review
(I slacked on writing recaps these days. Well there's no time to get caught up like right now!)
On Columbus Day, the 40th running of the Tufts Health Plan 10k for Women happened.
This race happens on a Monday, a rare occurrence. It also begins at noon! No getting up super early! This was the third time I have run this race. I enjoy running this race along with women of all ages and running abilities. It's great to get together and keep each other going. Joan Benoit Samuelson hosts the event, but was absent due to a family death during that week. I've had the honor of running a couple races in the past that she has also run. I've also heard her speak and she's a lovely lady. She was in everyone's thoughts that day.
Distance:
5 miles
1k run for kids
Start Time:
12 PM
Price:
$45 until 4 PM the Sunday before the race
$60 on-site
*You can receive a discount for being part of Tufts Health Plan.
Organization:
The organization of this race is great. There is a lot of information that is given on the website and they keep their Facebook page up-to-date. Once you arrive at Boston Common, there is plenty of space to warm up and hang out with your family and friends. There are sponsors set up along the common with samples of food, drinks, clothes, and giveaways. There are great volunteers throughout the Common area and the course.
Course:
Swag:
Every runner gets a long sleeve shirt. When you finish the run you will go get water, a Powerade, and snacks. You will get a tote to carry all your newly acquired food and drink in.
Would I recommend this race?
I would absolutely recommend this race to any and every women out there. (Okay, men as well. Just be ready to be outnumbered!) The weather is usually great for running and you can enjoy the day in the city afterwards.
On Columbus Day, the 40th running of the Tufts Health Plan 10k for Women happened.
This race happens on a Monday, a rare occurrence. It also begins at noon! No getting up super early! This was the third time I have run this race. I enjoy running this race along with women of all ages and running abilities. It's great to get together and keep each other going. Joan Benoit Samuelson hosts the event, but was absent due to a family death during that week. I've had the honor of running a couple races in the past that she has also run. I've also heard her speak and she's a lovely lady. She was in everyone's thoughts that day.
Distance:
5 miles
1k run for kids
Start Time:
12 PM
Price:
$45 until 4 PM the Sunday before the race
$60 on-site
*You can receive a discount for being part of Tufts Health Plan.
Organization:
The organization of this race is great. There is a lot of information that is given on the website and they keep their Facebook page up-to-date. Once you arrive at Boston Common, there is plenty of space to warm up and hang out with your family and friends. There are sponsors set up along the common with samples of food, drinks, clothes, and giveaways. There are great volunteers throughout the Common area and the course.
Course:
The course takes over the Mass Ave bridge and along Memorial Drive. This gives you great views of the city and the Charles River.
Along the course are 5 water stops. There are plenty of volunteers throughout the course to keep everyone on course and help if you get injured.
Swag:
Every runner gets a long sleeve shirt. When you finish the run you will go get water, a Powerade, and snacks. You will get a tote to carry all your newly acquired food and drink in.
Would I recommend this race?
I would absolutely recommend this race to any and every women out there. (Okay, men as well. Just be ready to be outnumbered!) The weather is usually great for running and you can enjoy the day in the city afterwards.
Sunday, January 3, 2016
First Sunday of 2016
My day started off kind of sad. I had some bad dreams which set the mood for the day.
The day overall was good though. Work wasn't super busy.
I made the decision to drive to California in March. I'm excited to see the country. Nervous to go out there. It'll be an adventure.
Then I went to the gym. I'm glad I got to go and run before they closed. I miss running.
Now I'm watching Home. I never finished it. It's cute. Funny.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
The Color Run
On Sunday I finally got to be part of The Color Run. I've wanted to do this run for years, but never had anyone else to do it with. A few girls at work were up to do it, so we formed a team. The run was at Patriot Place in Foxboro. The forecast was calling for rain so we were hoping that it would off until we were done. (Spoiler: it did!)
As you can see you start off really clean and by the end you are covered in colors. It was not super easy to get the color off, but not super hard either. This years theme was Shine, so there was a silver powder with sparkles in it. I'm still finding sparkles all over the place! That seemed to be the hardest to get off. I did bring baby wipes to clean what I could before the drive home. I'm so glad that we got to do this run and as a group! I don't think I would ever do this run alone, but with others absolutely! You have so much fun! I will definitely be doing this run again in the future.
Expedition Everest Challenge
This post is long overdue. Sorry for that.
Last month I was back in Disney for the Expedition Everest Challenge! I've always wanted to do this race and this was the last year that it was being offered. Leading up to the race we had very little communication from runDisney. (I actually only saw the race information on the website one day when I was looking for something else.)
Let's start with the expo. The only information about the expo that we received was that it was at the Animal Kingdom on Friday or Saturday. We went to the Animal Kingdom for breakfast at Tusker House on Friday which allowed us time to go get our stuff after that. On the bus there were other people who were running who were not sure where to go either. No one really seemed to know where to go, but we would figure it out. The expo was actually in the parking lot. Usually I take pictures of the expo, but this was so sad that I couldn't even bring myself to do that. The only good part was the quickness of the whole process. There was one tent where we picked up our bibs and shirts.
Then you could buy the I Did It! shirt, pin (same as the pre-order), a lanyard that said runDisney, and a runDisney hat. I picked up another pin and the I Did It! shirt. New Balance was there with the shoes that they released in January. Good Sense was also there handing out samples and coupons. That was it. There was nothing else.
The next day we took it easy until it was time to head back to Animal Kingdom for the race. We got there really quickly and had plenty of time to hang around and take pictures and sign the wall.
Soon we were at the starting line ready to get our run on!
Last month I was back in Disney for the Expedition Everest Challenge! I've always wanted to do this race and this was the last year that it was being offered. Leading up to the race we had very little communication from runDisney. (I actually only saw the race information on the website one day when I was looking for something else.)
Let's start with the expo. The only information about the expo that we received was that it was at the Animal Kingdom on Friday or Saturday. We went to the Animal Kingdom for breakfast at Tusker House on Friday which allowed us time to go get our stuff after that. On the bus there were other people who were running who were not sure where to go either. No one really seemed to know where to go, but we would figure it out. The expo was actually in the parking lot. Usually I take pictures of the expo, but this was so sad that I couldn't even bring myself to do that. The only good part was the quickness of the whole process. There was one tent where we picked up our bibs and shirts.
Then you could buy the I Did It! shirt, pin (same as the pre-order), a lanyard that said runDisney, and a runDisney hat. I picked up another pin and the I Did It! shirt. New Balance was there with the shoes that they released in January. Good Sense was also there handing out samples and coupons. That was it. There was nothing else.
The next day we took it easy until it was time to head back to Animal Kingdom for the race. We got there really quickly and had plenty of time to hang around and take pictures and sign the wall.
Soon we were at the starting line ready to get our run on!
Along the course there were a few character stops including Chip and Dale and Timon. We didn't stop for anything, but kept going. The first obstacle was jumping over hay barrels. The next obstacle was the tires. This wasn't too bad. I hadn't been drinking enough water while on vacation so I was feeling the humidity really bad. I just kept going though. The final obstacle was going under a net. None of the obstacles were that bad and broke up the run nicely. Soon the 5k was over. (I'm not the only one I saw notice this, but the run was not even 3 miles.)
Once we finished the 5k we got a water, a cold towel, a sharpie with flashlight, and our first clue.
This was not easy and everyone seemed to have issues. I still am slightly confused about it. As you can see I have lots of numbers on the card.
The second clue was slightly easier. Or at least I thought so until I saw someone say the answer the carabineer. I'm not sure what happened with my answer, but the guy gave us clue 3 with my jumbled letters.
Carrick was really good at this clue. I just starred at it like it might come to me. Once he said "Mountaineers" it made a lot more sense.
Clue 4 was also a little strange to me. I tried saying it out loud, but it wasn't exactly happening. I can understand how it becomes elevation, but not really speaking it too much.
Clue 5 was a little better for me! A crossword! Much better. We had to find the words a certain number of times before we could find the answer to this clue. (Keep in mind I had a wrong answer!) Luckily I could start seeing some words forming from the other letters that were not circled.
I understood that there was a hidden yeti at the finish. In reality we got to the finish and figured out that we needed to hold up the hidden yeti. On the back of the second clue there was a yeti that we needed to hold up to get to the finish line.
Soon we had our medals and were heading to the after party. The medals are really cool. You can open the medal and it is a compass. I do wish there was something to show that it was the last Expedition Everest Challenge, but I love the medal regardless.
We didn't stay super long at the after party. We did ride Expedition Everest. That ride is so much better at night. It was like riding it for the first time all over again.
I hope that runDisney brings a similar run back one day. This was a great run for all ages.
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