This is the 4th time I have done this race and the 3rd time doing the 10k distance. Last year I was only a couple months postpartum so I ran the 5k to keep it easy. I set my sights on a faster 10k this year and a day after my fastest stroller 5k, kind of a lofty goal. Finish time: 51:32. Officially my fastest stroller 10k! Two new distance PRs back to back!

The morning started off cool but sprinkling, when I left my house the rain was coming down pretty hard. The weather luckily cooperated and stopped raining but the temps stayed cooler for a little while during the race. Before the race I had to use the bathroom so it was Phoebe’s first time in a portapotty. ICK. I made her face me the whole time and not touch anything in there while I peed, definitely an experience with a toddler but with no one to watch her it had to be done.

The race started on time and we were off for our two loop course that passed by an early voting location with a few news crews interviewing people. I didn’t feel like I was really pushing myself during this race, like it felt pretty effortless and was able to cheer on friends through the course. At the end of the race I was even able to pass a guy going at a hyper speed with the stroller. I apologized as I passed him quickly. After the race I got to try some juices and grabbed a slice of watermelon. Hung out with some other runner moms and then headed home. Again 4th place in my age group, by seconds!!! One day I will break into the 3rd place, one day!

Again another lovely race with some awesome iRun-ners and great race organization. I will do this race every year as long as I am able, hopefully that’s a very long time.