I was glad I live SO close to the starting line of this morning’s Boston Athletic Association 5K. The race started at 8 am and we didn’t have to make our wake to the starting line until 7:40 am.
Getting my Garmin set and ready for the race! And rockin my new Bondi Band. The tiara makes me feel like a princess! 
Boston, on Marathon Sunday. 1 more day til the big event!
Laced up and ready to run!
Loved the blue and yellow BAA colored banners hanging from the church on Boylston. The entire city gets into the spirit of the marathon. It’s such an inspiring atmosphere!
Go Jared!
The course was crowded with over 4,000 runners. At the start of the race, Becky, Jared, and I did more side to side running, trying to get out of the crowds. We ran a great race, going as fast as we could through the throngs of people, and had a lot of fun trotting around the streets of Back Bay and Downtown Boston.
Almost at the finish line!
I can’t even imagine how exciting it would be to reach this point after running 26 miles. I was psyched and I only ran 3!
Moments from finishing the BAA 5K!
It was really cool to run across finish line. And gave me a lot of aspirations for next year’s 115th running…
My Garmin’s race stats:
- Mile 1 – 9:05 mph
- Mile 2 – 8:24 mph
- Mile 3- 7:48 mph
- Mile 0.1- 7:19 mph
Average Pace: 8:22 mph
Total Time: 26:25
After the race, the BAA provided lots of drink and snack options.
It was great to have my cousin with me on race day. 
And we’re plotting some exciting future races together!
Yay for drinks and snacks!
COMMENTS
17 Comments
1. Emily
April 18th, 2010 09:38 PM
Congrats on a great race!! That looks so cool. I’d love to finish just like the marathoners.
2. Emily Eats and Exercises
April 18th, 2010 10:34 PM
Great job! Love those negative splits! I’m not so good about those…
I’m excited to watch the marathon tomorrow.
3. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine
April 19th, 2010 05:37 AM
What a great race, you really dominated those negative splits! Way to go
So cool that you’re where the action is today!
4. The Candid RD
April 19th, 2010 06:12 AM
Congrats to you and Jared! Yeah, 3 miles is good enough for me, 26 miles sounds like…well.. hell to be honest! I’m not a runner, so I guess I don’t count. I do love getting free food from races though! That’s the best part
5. Lauren @ Eater not a runner
April 19th, 2010 06:13 AM
Awesome race! That looks like a lot of fun
6. Shannon
April 19th, 2010 06:22 AM
There must have been so much excitement in the air! Great job!
7. Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
April 19th, 2010 06:58 AM
Congrats….you had a great time! Glad you had fun!!
8. Naomi(onefitfoodie)
April 19th, 2010 06:59 AM
awesome time!!! wowwwza…that looks so fun!! its a beautiful day here (or right now it is!) i am going to have lots of problems getting home after work at 1:30, but I think Im going to head to my parents house in Newton so I know I can make it!! i want to watch around heartbreak hill later!
9. Angela @ A Healthy Fit
April 19th, 2010 07:20 AM
Looks like so much fun! Congrats on a great race. I wish I could watch the marathon today.
10. Melinda
April 19th, 2010 09:48 AM
Congrats! Looks like it was a nice day and tons of people where there.
11. Lisa
April 19th, 2010 10:11 AM
dang you really kicked it into high gear the last bit! good job!
12. kate
April 19th, 2010 01:25 PM
Congrats!! Hooray for 26 minutes that awesome girlfriend.
13. MelissaNibbles
April 19th, 2010 01:52 PM
Congrats! What an awesome time!
14. Kelly
April 19th, 2010 02:30 PM
Great job on the race! It sounds really cool, I hope I can run it next year and maybe you’ll be running the marathon?
15. BostonRunner
April 19th, 2010 03:34 PM
aw man congratulations! I wish I could have joined you!
That’s super cool to think… MAYBE next year! It’s in my head too.. get it out! haha
16. Abby
April 19th, 2010 06:28 PM
Great race! And I love the bondi band! You are a princess!
17. Sara Renee~
April 19th, 2010 07:24 PM
LOVE LOVE the tiara Boondi-Band. Too Cute!