First Annual LDub 1K

A few months ago while out with friends I had a brilliant idea. Well, several brilliant ideas, but one in particular that I will focus on for this post. Lindsay and Olivia got on the topic of races they would be running this Spring and Summer. As they continued to discuss their miles and kilometers and furlongs and parsecs, I became increasingly displeased with the conversation because I had nothing to contribute, it was severely lacking any attention on me, and running sucks. While very impressed with their motivation and running skills, I announced that the only race I'd be able to finish was a 1K. Wait a second, I should have a 1K! And thus, the LDUB 1K was born.

The date was set, invitation created, and the course routed:

When July 8^th finally rolled around, I could barely contain my excitement! I leapt out of bed with visions of bacon, beer, friends, and half-assed running floating in my head. I began the day with the traditional 1K breakfast of corned beef hash, eggs, and a bloody mary. Then I worked on making about 1,000 bacon wrapped dates for post-race sustenance. Olivia came over early to help chalk the start and finish lines.

One of the main highlights of the day was Kristin showing up in this amazing Ldub 1K shirt (she made one for me too but it wasn't quite dry yet).  I seriously still can't get over it.

As we waited for all the 1K participants to congregate, we enjoyed the gorgeous weather playing bags and beer pong.

We sucked so bad at beer pong that to end the game we determined the winner by which team could chug beers the fastest. Pro tip for next year: don't chug a beer right before a race, even if it is only a 1K.

Around 2pm it was go time! We assembled at the start:

And we were off! We did pass some actual runners along the way and were sure to yell at them that they were trying too hard.

Drew put in way too much effort.

Tyler and Bert cheated.

And the winner is:

Dana! Wooooooo! Dana showed just the right combination of enthusiasm and apathy while managing to finish her beer before she crossed the finish line.

We rewarded ourselves with lots more beer and a fantastic snack spread.

The First Annual LDub 1K was a huge success and one of my favorite days EVER. Thanks to everyone who made it so awesome! Already looking forward to the 2^nd Annual 1K. Mark your calendars! In the meantime, if anyone needs help training for the race there is an endless supply of Coors light, bacon, and lethargy at my apartment.