I completed the Skirt Chasers 5k yesterday and had a great time. I was called out a few months ago by David Wallach of Pace of Chicago to race in the Skirt Chasers 5k. The thing that separates this race from all the rest is the women get a head 3 minute head start. All the women get a skirt chasers running skirt. And essentially the women become the skirts and the guys are the chasers. Hence, the Skirt Chasers name. Whoever wins gets $500 dollars.
I don't normally get excited about running but was looking forward to running with David and Lauren, from Outside the Girl Box. David, was "sick" so didn't make it out. So Lauren and I stayed together, battled the heat and made it across the finish line in 35 minutes. A time I was happy with considering the heat.
Lauren and I even participated in the fashion show afterward. I got to sport the triathlon outfit. With shorts, top and the skirt. The clothes were ultra comfortable and breathable. If you're considering something fun and practical for all types of racing be sure to check out Skirt Sports fashions.
I have to say I feel pretty good today. I may get used to this whole running thing!
If you could come up with a unique race, what would it be and why?!
Have a fun and fit day, Chicago!
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You are both rock stars! I wish I could have been out there:( Way to go!!!!
YAY! I had a blast running with you on Saturday!
I ran in this, too! OMG it was hot! My race idea -- the Starbucks Marathon where the route runs past all the Starbucks in the city and for each one you pass you get a ticket for a free grande! Can you imagine how many runners would enter for that run?
Jen that would be awesome!!! Maybe we should get a hold of someone from Starbucks and start working on that. But maybe they could hand out some free water instead of all grandes? haha