Peachtree Road Race

Peachtree Road Race: The largest running event (of any distance) in the country. Last year I ran this race for the first time and was so impressed with the experience that I couldn't wait to return again this year. In April I learned that I- along with my sisters Cassie and Quincy and my cousin Hunter- had been chosen in the lottery. So, we loaded up this past week to travel to Atlanta and run. The race was every bit as fun (and challenging) as I remember it being. The crowd support for this course is unreal. This is the only race where I don't wear headphones. I don't need them because there is so much going on. There are bands and DJs all the way down the road. People are handing out everything under the sun (food, trinkets, beer, etc...). There is even one church on the course where the minister stands outside and sprinkles runners with holy water. There is never a dull moment You may notice a green frisbee in my hand in the photos. I got this at mile 2 and had to carry it for 4 more miles as I ran. I took it because I thought that Owen may like it, but I ended up using it to fan myself as I ran.

My final time was 58:52. This is only a few seconds better than last year's time. I was hoping to improve my time by more than a few seconds, but I was done in by the infamous Cardiac Hill. I think everyone is our running group fell victim to "the hill". We all crossed the finish line in an upright position, so I guess we'll call this race a success.