It seems funny that you can do something like run 6.2 miles and then talk about how fun it was. Let's face it...there are times that definitely are NOT fun, but you keep on truckin and finish with a happy heart. ;)
Here is an overview of our day...
We got up at 5:30 and waited for some of our running crew to follow us to Boulder. Luckily we were parked and at the starting line with plenty of time to visit the port-a-potty 3 times and for Justin to win free pizza for a year at Old Chicago! There was a guy announcing random facts about Old C's an hour earlier and apparently Justin was paying attention, because later the guy asked how many Old C's locations there were in Colorado. Justin yelled out the right answer (27) and won. (We enjoyed our first free pizza on our way home.)
Shortly after his big win, the race began...Justin and I had discussed whether or not we would run together, and decided that neither of us would wait for the other one. We knew that once we got separated, there would be a very small chance of finding each other in the crowd during the race. I passed Justin at the 1 mile marker and left him behind. After the next couple of miles went by without a glimpse of him, I thought I had him beat. Right before mile 6, he hit my butt as he ran by. He ended up beating me by 3 seconds, but that was enough for him to brag about. I was more disappointed that I was 2 mins slower than I was last year than the fact that Justin crossed the line before me. Next year I will have an excuse for why I am slower...I think we will have Sydnee run it....but who knows, she probably can run it as fast as we did. 
Here are some fun stats:
54,000 people ran it (not everyone finishes)
Overall Justin placed 13,405 and I placed 13,473 (what a difference 3 seconds make)
There were 476 33 year old males and Justin placed 251st
Out of the 724 28 year old females I placed 179th (So I figure I am well above average for my division and Justin is only average...so I beat him in that aspect. ;)
Total # of males running-22,554....Justin placed 9076
Total # of females - 25,851....I placed 4360
If anyone has an interest in running what has been deemed America's Best 10K, come and do it next year! Between all the crazy people running in costume, marshmallows being thrown to runners, slip-n-slides along the way, things like bacon and beer being passed out to runners, (the smells of tater-tots and bacon and other food is not my favorite) bands playing and the huge mass of people, you will have a truly unique experience. There are always fun stories to share at the end of the race when you meet up with your group.
Sherri and I...She and her kids were waiting at the end for us. She didn't get to run this year because she broke her foot in volleyball. :(
On our way to our separate cars...
5 comments:
I want to come next year :)
I challenge Justin right now...
If you can't beat a fat old man that runs in the clydsdale division you shouldn't even waste your time. If you want to come for fun though it would be great, but I am scared of a marathoner. I will beat your sister again though Sticky! (Justin)
Sounds like fun! I should come run it with you next year! That would be a good goal for me since I can't seem to get past 3 miles.
Fat old man... that is almost a year younger... and I will have a 6 month old baby... c'mon Justin why are you so scared? You beat that big talking soldier on video :)
Running can be so much fun, especially with fun family competition. If my body will let me I would love the challenge of the Boulder Bolder and join you all next year!
I enjoyed reading the stats. Great job Justin and Teri and friends!
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