Ugly Sweater Run 2014

I know I know...I'm a bit late in writing this.   But I had so much fun doing my first every Ugly Sweater Run that I feel like I should blog about it.  My sister had run it before and enjoyed it.  I was excited to have the opportunity and even more excited to drag my entire family!  (Pssst....Kids under 5 run for FREE!)

As I was nearing the end of the year, I was excited to do something healthy with my family and put a positive step forward in a healthier 2015.  When we first arrived there was a live snow globe, banners, blow up trees and more where you could take photos by.  Here's my family.  Aren't we a funky bunch?

The run was only 3.5 miles.  Starting off with a run through Candy Cane Lane with soap snow falling on our heads and techno Christmas music singing from the speakers.   About halfway through there were two giant blow up reindeer as well as some nice hot cocoa.  Surprisingly, that was it as far as things along the course.  I had heard there were quite a few Christmas blow up decorations previously so I was surprised to see just the two reindeer.  Who knows  why they weren't up.  Never the less we kept going. R started to lose his gump halfway through and started riding on the stroller with his brother.  I spent a large portion of the remainder cheering him on and encouraging him to run just a little further.  He tried his best and I was so proud of him.
Once we crossed the finish line the kiddos were rewarded with some Hot Cocoa and the adults got Sam Adams or Angry Orchard.  By the way - Angry Orchard was pretty darn good!  I'm not so sure I like drinking after a race but at least it tasted great!   Overall - it was a pretty good race.  Costumes were fabulous, people were out being active and having fun, and the race staff were friendly and energetic.  I look forward to doing it again.