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2012 Broad Street Race Recap
Go Team Philly!
Yesterday, I had the pleasure to run 10 miles on Broad Street ending spectacularly at the Navy Yard. The running gods gifted the 40,000 assembled runners with perfect running weather – overcast sky with a crisp temperature. The Broad Street Run is in its 34th year and is America’s most popular 10 mile race. Yes, it is. Registration for this race sold out in 5 HOURS. Participant results from this year and previous years can be found HERE.
I could not wait for race day, as I considered this my comeback run since my accident during a mud run last year. Of course, this idea sat in the back of my head and added pressure to all my workouts. This is not a bad thing as it was a good motivator to get me out of bed at 4:30 am three days a week and to run more consistently during the week. Oprah Winfrey once said of running – “Running is the greatest metaphor for life, because you get out of it what you put into it.” Yesterday, I reaped a generous reward for all the months of training. I am so happy to report that I crushed my 2011 Broad Street time by 16 minutes AND recorded a new PR (Personal Record) for the 10K (6 mile) distance during the Broad Street run. So, not only did I set a PR for the Broad Street Run, I also recorded a PR for the 10K distance at the same time.
I have to admit I shed happy tears when I crossed the finish line and checked my time on my Nike Sportswatch.
If you are a runner or aspiring to be one, the Broad Street Run should be number one on your list of dream runs. The run brings out the best of Philadelphia and will always be source of pride for runners who step up to the challenge of running Broad Street.
