Nike Human Race 2009!!!

• Sat, Oct 24: Rocked the Nike Human Race 2009 in Prospect Park, NYC! Clock time 1:17'01" (chip time a couple minutes less? :) , placed 3068th! lol

What a great day!! I had my race gear ready to go from the night before! lol After all, I had to get up at a ridiculous hour and I really didn't want to get lost. Met a friend on the way, who told me all about his h.s. school training team, them going to nationals, what he eats, what he thinks while he runs.... it really helped to alleviate the nervousness for my first 'race' ever. I'll probably won't ever run into him again, but thanks all the same.

Did manage to get there on time. It was great to see all the other runners in their red shirts no the subway. We were like this massive wave coming out of the station and rolling into the park. After I met up with my team, took my pre-race picture and checked in my bag, I got ready for the big moment by.... taking a bathroom break! lol

And then it was time to run! I got myself in right at the back, since there was no 12-minute station (there were 5 to 9 minute flags to people could group themselves). I ran a ways behind Yosi and Nasser (my running buddies) for most of the race, but caught up and even got a little in front in the last mile. Turning that last corner, and seeing the finish line in the distance even closer than I thought it was going to be was probably the greatest moment in the entire race. Swiftly followed by crossing the finish line. lol And the third best thing, I wasn't last!

The before and after pictures might tell it all. :)