Linking up with the fun ladies of the DC Trifecta again this Friday. Today’s theme – Race Memories…so come take a little walk down memory lane with me!
Boston’s Run to Remember — My first half marathon! Without a doubt, this will go down as one of my all time favorite race experiences! My whole family turned out in force all along the course to support me, and my husband surprised me by ordering matching shirts for everyone. Best cheer squad ever. I smiled the whole race! (Recap HERE)
Philadelphia Half Marathon — This was the first time I’d traveled to a race. I just loved everything about this race experience – as you can see from this picture 🙂 Loved the course and the crowd support — so much so that I’m going back this November! (Recap HERE)
ZOOMA Cape Cod Half — What made this race fun was all about the people! I was a race ambassador and the other ambassadors were a great group of ladies to get to know. Also got to meet Sarah & Dimity of Another Mother Runner fame. But best of all it was a fun girls weekend with my running buddy E – we both PR’d and had a blast together! (Recap HERE)
The Time I Played Race Director — Yep one of my favorite race memories is of a race I didn’t even run. A couple of years ago I took on the crazy, stressful and very rewarding task of being race director for the local 5K and kids’ fun runs to benefit my sons’ school. I was both thrilled and exhausted by the time the day was done, and I had developed a serious appreciation for all that goes into race planning. A very worthwhile experience and while everyone can’t play race director, I seriously encourage every runner to volunteer at a race at least once! (Recap HERE)
My Son’s 1st 5K — For those of you who’ve been around here for a while I’m sure you’re not surprised to see this one on the list of my top race memories! Nothing better than watching your child push themselves to reach a goal…and being asked to come along for the ride 🙂 (Recap HERE) 
Be sure to check out the link-up with Cynthia, Courtney & Mar — I’m looking forward to reading about everyone’s memories!
Great race memories Michelle!!
AmyC recently posted…Fitness Friday: Stand Up Paddle-boarding
Thanks Amy – Happy Friday!
Awww great memories for sure!
Thanks Marcia 😉
I have heard many great things about the Philadelphia marathon. I hope to do it one of these years but this year I will be doing Vegas the same weekend.
Lacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…5 Ways to Preserve Race Memories and A Peek Inside Our Scrapbook
Running the Strip at night should be quite the experience!
I met Dimmity and Sarah at the Annapolis Zooma a few years ago. It was my first one and they really talked me off the ledge. Happy Friday Five!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Friday Five-Favorite Race Memories
Dimity & Sarah are great at that aren’t they! Dimity especially really got me pumped up for that half!
Great memories! I love your medal holder!
Courtney @ Don’t Blink. Just Run. recently posted…Face The Music Friday #46
Thanks, my boys gave it to me for Mother’s Day 🙂
Being a race director must be a great experience. Seeing a race from the “other side” I am sure provides a totally different perspective and appreciation for all that goes into the planning.
Karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday Five : Five race memories
It definitely does! I can only imagine how much more planning goes into bigger events!
Wow! Being an RD is so stressful and that is super impressive!!
And of course, your kid’s first race has to rank amongst your favorites!!
Smitha @ FauxRunner recently posted…Race Memories: Friday Five
Thanks Smitha 🙂
Love these memories, and I remember a lot of them. I hope to race with you someday!
Coco recently posted…Favorite Race Recaps
Now Coco that would be a lot of fun – I won’t be able to keep up with you, but we’d have a ball celebrating after 😉
love it. love that it’s a family affair in your house — that’s totally how it should be 🙂
Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC recently posted…Friday Five: 5 Race Memories!
Definitely Courtney!
These are cool. I direct a race every year called Water Drop Dash 5K to bring awareness about water supply in Atlanta. I am always more tired after that than any race I have ever run! I love seeing kids in races I do. They really bring so much passion and fun!
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What a great cause! Good for you for serving as RD every year!
This is awesome. Philly is on my list for someday! And I love you included your sons first race. He’s adorable.
Mar @Mar on the Run recently posted…Friday Five: Favorite Race Memories
Aww thanks Mar 😉
They sound like great race memories! I will have to go back and read all your recaps 🙂 Would love to do Zooma Cape Cod.
Thanks Jenny!