Last week, I posted Part 1 of my alphabet of races. This week, I plan to finish it off!
Can I hit every letter? Let’s find out!
N is for NEON Vibe
Let’s travel back to 2014, when I did this untimed blacklight/neon/glow in the dark race. In case you can’t see, it was a ton of fun! I don’t love untimed races, especially when there is no medal, but this was cool.
O is for Best Damn Race ORLANDO
You all know I love the Best Damn Race Series, and this one definitely brought me one of my favorite race pictures of all time.
P is for PINK Up The Pace 5K
Love this super local 5K in support of breast cancer awareness, detection and support. It’s a fantastic event that is definitely a community favorite, and I am grateful for every chance I have to run it.
Q is for…
Fail. I have not Qs.
R is for RAPTOR Run 3k
Ever run a 3K? Ever run a 3K where you’re competing against an inflatable raptor? It’s an experience worth having.
S is for SUPERHERO Run 8k
This is another unusual distance, and one of my first races back post-COVID (See the mask). I actually really enjoyed this event and the course. Runners traveled along the river, which is just really pretty and provides some visual interest during the miles.
T is for TURTLE Crawl 5k
Another Jekyll Island Race, another fabulous photo. It’s great getting to run in other cities, and experiencing new courses. This is definitely one to run again.
U is for ULTIMATE Tri
Once upon a time, I registered for and completed a sprint triathlon. It was insane, but i did it! The swim was great. The bike was terrifying. And the run was just fine. I don’ know that I feel confident enough on the bike to do it again, but in the moment, it was a huge accomplishment.
V is for VILANO Bridge 10K
Bridge races are a special kind of fun, but I do love the Vilano Bridge. I walk or run there on a weekly basis, so it’s cool to have a race where it is a feature of the course. The event returned from a COVID hiatus this year, and I would love to take another crack at it!
W is for WOLFSON’s Children’s Challenge Relay
I am always in for a good relay, and getting to run for the local children’s hospital is such an honor. The Wolfson Children’s Challenge Relay is such a great way to support some truly amazing warriors, and I am hoping to return to the field next year.
X is for…
Second fail. I’ve got nothing.
Y is for Y Not Tri Inside Triathlon
Ah yes. Sometimes I tri. The YMCA hosted an inside triathlon, with a pool swim, stationary bike ride and treadmill run. It was a cool experience.
Z is for ZOOMA Florida 12k!
Let’s take it back to 2015 when I ran a 12K on Amelia Island. I will be giving it another go this October, with some amazing companions, and I can’t wait to return to the ZOOMA event circuit!
And there you have it!
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Can you name a race for every letter of the alphabet?
That’s really good to only miss a couple of letters! You’ve done alot of fun races!
I wouldn’t have Q or X either. Probably wouldn’t have a whole lot of the letters. You’ve done a lot!
Ha Q and X are pretty challenging! You have a nice variety of races run
Wow, you definitely have some great race photos! I did a couple triathlons back in the day, and “terrifying” is a great way to describe the bike. Those triathletes are vicious and ruthless on the bike! I felt like I was going to get run over. I’m very happy to stick to running races!
You did really well- I would have been astonished to see an X or Q. Maybe you can find a race at some point to fit those letters and add it in!
Amazing that someone thought of organizing an indoor triathlon. Perhaps not as much fun as doing it outdoors, but definitely innovative.
Well done on getting nearly all the alphabet!
love that Turtle crawl photo!
No X race for me neither.
Nice job.