Sunday, June 10, 2012

NYRR 2012 Mini 10K

Hey guys!!!!! The other day I hinted that I was doing an upcoming race and I did it!!!! Last year I did NYRR’s Mini 10K and immediately fell in love with it…can you say “Girl Power”!

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This year was even more special because it was the 40th anniversary and Jacqueline Dixon who won back in 1972 was there to celebrate the anniversary.

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My sister was sweet enough to come to the race with me and snapped pictures (and hold my bags lol) while I raced. I know I say this quite often but I am truly blessed to have such an amazing and supportive family. While waiting for the race to begin, I bumped into a member from my gym…it was nice chatting with her…small world.

Side note: Leave it to us to find eye candy in he sea of women…

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My traditional CHEESY pre race photo (no I did not drink iced coffee right before my race…I held my sister’s drink while she took the photo ha)

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I said bye to Jenn and headed off…

I started off strong but then the hills came and my energy went out the door…Mile 4 was brutal for me. I started to get really bad stomach pains and had to take a lot of walking breaks.

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I pushed through and before I knew it…I SAW MY SIS!!!

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We even bumped into Sway from MTV and he was kind enough to take a photo with me (sweaty and all)

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And just like that I received my 2nd Mini 10K Medal…

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The day was filled with girl power but I couldn’t wait to get back to my boy…

deep thought

Namaste…

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