Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Texas Rangers Labor Day 5K

Yesterday, my family and I ran the Texas Rangers Labor Day 5K in Arlington, TX!

We wanted to run a fun Labor Day race and we  found one! This race is highly recommended for future years!

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We arrived early, but not many people were out and about yet.

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Packet and t-shirt pickup was inside of the stadium which was pretty neat! It’s been a long while since I’ve been at (now named) Globe Life Park!

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My cousins and I before the race! The girl in the dark striped shirt ran her first 5K ever! So proud of her!

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While waiting for the race to begin, we took pictures with the Rangers mascot, Captain!

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After the 1 Mile fun runners left, we got in line for the 5K

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Excited and ready to go!

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The sun began to rise, but it wasn’t terribly hot (yet)!

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Here we go!

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…and they’re off!

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The first mile took us near AT&T stadium (home of the Cowboys)…

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….then looped us back around by the ballpark for our first water stop.

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I tried to keep a consistent pace, but this course was hilly and the sun was in my eyes for a good portion.

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See Six Flags in the distance? A boring course this was not – there was always something to see!

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As we neared mile 3, we were directed towards the ballpark tunnel entrance!

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Only important people are allowed down here (on a regular basis), so we felt special! :)

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Inside the tunnel…

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…and out onto the field!

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The finish line ended on the third base side of the field which was super neat!

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Done! Now waiting on the others!

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Such a gorgeous park!

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My goal was to keep below a 9 minute pace, but it was tough!

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Each finisher received a ribbon!

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I had so much fun running this race with my family! They are a fun group of people to be around! Can’t wait for next time!

Did you run a Labor Day Race? How was it?

12 comments:

  1. What a fun race! I love that you got to finish on the field!!!

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    1. Yes, me too! That was definitely the best part! :)

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  2. It wasn't until I was in Arlington this year when I realized how close the stadiums and Six Flags are to one another. This 5k definitely looks fun :)

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    1. Crazy, huh? I didn't realize it either until I ran this race...and I've been to both Six Flags and the park several times. Guess I never really paid attention! :)

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  3. Sounds like a fun race! We ran on sunday! Did you know that there is a race that runs through the six flags park? I wrote a bit about it on our blog on friday!

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    1. No I sure didn't know! that sounds really neat!!

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  4. This race looks so fun!! I want to do it next year!

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    1. It really was! The Astros have a 5K, too...it was in May the last time I ran it and it also finished on the field! :)

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  5. FUN! I love races through stadiums and ball parks! A fun change of scenery. And no, I absolutely did not race on Labor day lol!

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