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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Race Recap: Firecracker 5000

We started off our July 4th celebration with a fun race called the Firecracker 5000 in downtown Peoria.  After Sunday's hilly long run (read here), I could barely walk down the steps in the morning.  I told myself to just take it easy and use the 3.1 mile race as a recovery run.  Easier said than done...

I started off running with my hubby, who was a hit in the Uncle Sam hat!  Then my legs just kinda took off on me.  Nothing spectacular, no PR, but a good run.
28:06
#343 / 838 overall
#11 / 64 in my age group

The best part was seeing my two daughters giving all the runners high five's.
They love watching these short races!


A lot of my runner friends ran the Firecracker, so it was a fun morning of comradery.  



Then we had a really fun 4th of July cookout with our closest friends.  
Best 4th ever!



8 comments:

  1. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogJuly 5, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    LOVE the last picture of our and your girls. Great job on the run that is a pretty great time with sore legs. Your husband looks great in the Uncle Sam hat!

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  2. Kurt @ Becoming An IronmanJuly 5, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    whenever I see kids with their hands out in a race, I HAVE to high five them. It doesn't matter how fatigued, desperate, or winded I am; I will high-five them. Something about seeing kids smile about trying to "help" the athletes.

    Love it!!!

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  3. SupermomE13July 5, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    You guys look so cute! Love it!!! And great job. :)

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  4. KitteeJuly 5, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    What a fun race and a good time too. I love the Uncle Sam Hat too! You all look so festive..

    Picture with your girls is priceless!!

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  5. Vanessa @ Gourmet RunnerJuly 5, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Wow, I can't believe you ran a 5k race right after your long run--and did so well! Great job Jess!

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  6. PennyJuly 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    It looks like you guys were having fun. That last pic of you and your girls is priceless. Love your outfits.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Aww you guys look great! So patriotic! Good job on your time!

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  8. MarissaJuly 7, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Great race!! Glad you had a great 4th!!

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