How To Choose a Superbowl 5K
My friend and I have decided to do a few races this year and think about training for a half-marathon. I am trying to get rid of the 12 pounds of Christmas. And we’re both trying to get back to a place where we can eat and drink without guilt.
Our first race is going to be Superbowl Sunday. We had two races to choose from. Here is our decision-making process utilizing my scientific, health-focused, methodology:
Me: “Okay there’s one 10 minutes from you and one 10 minutes from me. Which one should we do?”
Her: “Didn’t you say the one by me had tailgate food afterwards?”
Me: “Ooh, yes, good point. Tailgate food afterwards is a must. Okay, I checked they both have tailgate food afterwards and beer. Maybe we should look at elevations. I don’t do hills.”
Her: “Oh yeah, flatter is better.”
Me: “Okay, they both look about the same for elevation. But the one by you does football jersey style shirts and the one by me does Hanes Beefy Tees – ugh.”
Her: “Oh, the beefy tees, always attractive. What’s the cost of each?”
Me: “Ding, ding, we have a winner. The one by you is $60, the one by me is $25.”
After emailing some other friends with our decision, a wise girl pointed out there is a great dive bar by the cheaper race too.
In summary:
- Post race food and beer
- Flat course
- Cheap fees
- Dive bar
We are true athletes!
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I am running a race that ends with a warrior helmet and beer…why would you run otherwise? I trained for a half marathon, and then decided to quite about 7 weeks before- I just didn’t want to!
Can’t wait. Looking forward to the dive bar afterwards.
LOL … Sounds like my kind of exercise.
Diane – I like to think of it as motivation!
This is totally my kind of race.
Ran the SF 1/2 Marathon a few years ago and the beer at mile 8 was HEAVEN SENT!
BTW, you’re NorCal. Where is this race? I need this kind of motivation.
I love that you drank a beer at mile 8 of your half! I am feeling more inspired about the half marathon now! (PS – no more spam for you!)
I would so drive out to Folsom to avoid our traditional Superbowl “party” and add a run and a beer…. You may have yourself a Klingon.
Mads – Where do you live?
San Leandro. So, it isn’t realistic but you know if we fall in love with each other this weekend….you just never know!
You’re going to #NapainJan, right?
Okay, I knew I liked you.
You and I share the same priorities!
We’re going to get along just fine!
I can’t wait to meet you on Saturday. 🙂
Nichole – I am always up for a light run if I am running TOWARDS food and drinks!