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FCA 5k Race Report

Ready to race in my new Running for Two tank!
Ready to run in my new Running for Two tank!

Last Saturday Mike and I ran the FCA 5K which is an event put on by one of my best friends Allison and her husband Tim in support of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the not-for-profit organization that Tim works for. It’s a fun, small race with a great community vibe. It’s un-timed and casual, but there are prizes for first place female and male in the student and adult category as well as a stroller division! There’s also a raffle for an ipad mini and given the size of the race, the odds are in your favor!

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The race was held at Crown Point in Mission Bay, the same as last year. It started at 9 a.m. and we arrived around 8:30 to sign in and get our bibs. I was thrilled to see two of my old Vavi Running Club buddies, Jen and Miranda. It was this time of year 4 years ago that we were all training for our first marathon together (Allison and Asia trained with us as well). 4/5 of us girls were unmarried and we were all childless  back in 2011. Miranda had a baby around the same time as Allison, we’re almost all married, and I’ve got a bun in the oven  – so to say that things have changed in the last 4 years is an understatement. It was fun to catch up with them!

Catching up with running buddies
Catching up with running buddies

Before the race started Tim announced that 3 out of 4 of the division winners were present and called us out each by name. I wore my Running for Two tank so I’m sure any competition realized I wasn’t going to be claiming the prize for first woman again! I’ve been loving these out and back 5ks (same as the Fast Times 5k) because I can cheer for fellow races on the course. This was me and Baby Doby’s third 5k together – that’s more 5ks than I have done in the last few years combined! I’m typically not a 5k girl but it’s been fun to do some community events.

Me & Allison!
Me & Allison!

As usual, I kept my pace conversational and stopped at the aid station to drink my entire water cup. I finished around 29:40 (I didn’t wear my watch and it wasn’t chip timed so I’m not exactly sure what my time was!). I was happy to hear that Mike had won the adult men’s division and was 3rd overall. The overall winner was a student athlete. I also won a really awesome glass water bottle in the raffle (a student won the ipad mini which was probably for the best!).

WINNER!
WINNER!

After the race and awards ceremony we headed over to one of our old favorite brunch spots in Pacific Beach near our old apartments. Fun fact: less than 4 months after we met Mike moved into a 1 bedroom apartment just 3 houses down from where I lived in Pacific Beach. Apparently he couldn’t stand to be far away from me for long! We moved into together 6 months later when both of our leases ended at the same time and the rest is history!

What is your favorite race distance? How often do you run a 5k? 

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May 6, 2015 By fitnessfatale 5 Comments

Filed Under: Pregnancy, Running, Uncategorized Tagged With: FCA 5k, pregnancy blog, running during pregnancy, Running in 2nd trimester

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  1. Heather Mora

    May 6, 2015 at 3:42 am

    So cool! When I taught high school, I was the club advisor for our campus FCA club. It was a sweet group of kids. The pic of you four with the babies in the Ergos is so cute!!

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    • FitnessFatale

      May 6, 2015 at 4:47 am

      Thanks Heather! I’ve definitely got an Ergo on my registry as well! Haha

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  2. Kristen L

    May 6, 2015 at 4:17 am

    Sounds like a fun local event. I always like races like that. 🙂 glad you’re enjoying being out there and completing all these events!

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  3. Kristen @ Glitter and Dust

    May 22, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Oh my gosh, I love the picture of you with all your mama friends!!! How do you like your running for two tank? It looks super cute on you. I am hoping to run one or two 5Ks in the coming weeks. Would you believe me if I told you I have never raced that distance before? It’s all 10Ks and longer, so I am excited to have my first 5K experience. ☺

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    • FitnessFatale

      May 22, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      That is crazy! Enjoy the first 5k- you’ll PR pregnant! Hahaha

      Reply

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