Each year Nick and I try to find a race near my birthday. It's a great way to usher in the spring and a new year for me :) This year we chose the Cherry Creek Sneak 5K in Denver, CO. The race also included a 5 mile and 10 mile race with the event supporting Food Bank of the Rockies.
Although Denver CO is over 1000 miles from Boston MA, we were reminded of the recent tragedy by the presence of extra security and even the bomb squad at the race. Over 10,000 runners and walkers turned out to participate in the event which began with a moment of silence for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombing. The race started and finished at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center in Denver and lead through the surrounding neighborhoods and along Cherry Creek. It was a beautiful day to race. Coming off of a rest period since Nick's 70.3 our times weren't anything spectacular but we had a blast celebrating Denver's rite of spring, running with a few friends, and enjoying the on-course and post-race entertainment.
Nick and I were also asked to demo some shirts for Lululemon at the event. I wore the Swiftly Tech Short Sleeve. Made from moisture wicking fabric and with a seamless body to minimize chafing, this fitted tech top was great on its own for running in the crisp spring morning air but I could also see wearing it as a lightweight base layer on cooler days. The long and lean cut in combination with soft, breathable fabric and anti-odor silver fibers kept me looking cute, feeling plenty comfortable, and smelling like a rose both during the race and at the post-race block party. It's definitely a good day when you've gotten a great workout in and you're sipping a beer in the sun with friends by noon :)
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