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The Best Getter

Hydrating after the raceThe Best Getter is a race in the MEC Racing series, an inexpensive way to enjoy a good workout. For a measly 15 bucks you get to run your choice of 5k, 10k or half marathon distances, all with chip timing, well marked courses, and friendly supportive people. Afterwards there are free massages, free hydration and free snacks.

Bailey gets some loveI was super thrilled with my run, especially considering how poorly I ran yesterday in the Run for H2O. I knocked over 5 minutes off my time from yesterday – admittedly a poor run by me, but still I ran the 5k in 32:15 and had a nice sprint to finish up strong. And for me that IS a personal best on a chip timed, measured 5k.

I really want thank Pam, not only for giving up her sleep to come with me, but for all the videos and pictures she takes! But more importantly, I was going to weasel out of this race because I ran (unplanned) in the Run for H2O yesterday, and we got up a little late. It was at her urging that I got my ass on the grass, and I’m really glad she did!