Davis Pride Run for Equality 10k

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On a whim, and to get some more race experience under my belt, I signed up for the Davis Pride Run for Equality 10k  two weeks ago.

At my last 10k race (which was my first race ever), I was a little overwhelmed trying to find my running pace and optimal race line, and not get distracted by the crowd of people, so I was looking for runs in my area that I could easily attend and that would give me the opportunity to run in a race environment again before the half-marathon in July. Also: this run – which is only held for the second time this year – is for a good cause and I am all about equality and ending stigma and respecting others. After all, we’re all just people!

The run started at 10 a.m., which meant I had plenty of time to get there and get warmed up (without getting up at the crack of dawn. Reminder: I am not an early morning runner).

I also had to pick up my race packet this morning. Luckily, this race is pretty small (it was only held for the 2nd time), but that’s just what I wanted for this training run. We didn’t step on each others’ toes at the start line and it was overall a pretty relaxed race, where I was able to settle into my own pace right from the start.

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Afterwards, there was a “LGBTQIA and straight ally community celebration festival” at the central park. The winners of the races were announced and there was music, free food and drinks and different vendors.

I came in 4th place out of 20 female 10k participants, 14th place of all 41 participants in the 10k. There was also a 5k run and 5k walk with another active 101 participants. Like I said, it was a small race, but I really liked it and will probably do it again next year. Maybe I can get Susi to run with me, because going to a race alone kinda sucks, but I did it anyway.

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Oh yeah, and there was  this ↓↓↓ waiting for me when I got home.

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  1. You are incredible! Just for training purposes…. and you came in 4th out of 20 female…… ha!
    Seriously, you are inspiring and I most likely would have joined you just because….

  2. Congrats! That’s an awesome accomplishment!

    xox

  3. Yay you!! Well done! The race sounds super perfect for practicing for the longer race. And I hear you about running races with friends – so much more fun!

  4. Congrats on your PR! You placed so well, too! I like smaller races as it’s nice to not have to deal with all the congestion at the start. And it’s a lower key environment in general!

  5. Woo! That’s awesome. And pancakes are the best reward, yum!

  6. Congratulations on such a great accomplishment! Coming in 4th of all women – woohoo!

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