I had no intention of running fast, but with a number safety pinnned to my shirt, Champion chip beeping as I cross the starting line, my running competitive instict kicked in. It was an okay race, but the company and adventures pre and post race made the day complete. For instance, you can see that Joe, Nick and I all have consecutive numbers. I tried my best to stay 2 intervals from Nick at all time, but the forms looked a litte off with only three members...
Nick LaPete met Joe and me in Somerville this morning. We traveled into South Station and met up with Mike. The party began as we boarded the taxi bus. The "taxi bus" was actually an 80s Dance Party Bus!!! AND we had the BACK OF THE BUS RULES! It was only about a 5 minute ride, but it was Sunday morning and the groove was perfect. Nick, Joe and I switched gears quickly from intimating runners to dancing fools. Everyone on the bus chanted our names for a solid 20 seconds. That is a lie, but it almost happened.
Another solid point for the Marathon Sports Super Sunday 5K is your name is clearly printed across your number bib. It was a first for me. I love having someone cheer for me in the last seconds of a race so I finished and cheered for hundreds of runners. I definitely startled a few people.
Following our triumph, we all grabbed the free clam chowder and Harpoon brew to celebrate our personal victories. Joe finished his first 5K. Nick ran fast in a time that he knows. I ran and finished in a time around 22 minutes. I've never raced with a free beer being the reward. It's better than a trophy!
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