Friday, April 8, 2016

Nola, the best way to see the town!

Sunday, February 28th was the 2016 Rock n Roll Marathon in New Orleans.  They ran a special and I signed up over a year in advance for the price of $50.  Many Texas Beef Team members signed up as well, and I saw them on the course and after the race.  From my area, we had atleast 20 people travel to the amazing home of Jazz music and Creole food, known as Nola.  I spent time touring the French quarter, the Jackson Square, St. Thomas Cathedral and the French market.  I enjoyed a brunch at the Soul of Two Sisters and a beignet at CafĂ© Demond.  But the best part was the race.  I ran the half marathon with friends and really had a great run.  The weather was great, low humidity and beautiful skies.  I had to watch my footing as there were many cracks in the roads at the first half of the course, but it was such a fun event, I didn't mind one bit.  The after party was at the Park and they had plenty of chocolate milk, Gatorade, bananas, snacks and Michelob ultra.  I ran in my beef tank, with my new Skechers Go Run Forza tennis shoes. I tracked my race with the Garmin Forerunner 310XT which gave me accurate time, distance, and pace.  My finish was in 2:07:16 and I was happy with the event, the trip, and the amazing city. 

Summer Sizzler Race



The Summer Sizzler is being cancelled this morning due to the weather, radar shows rain and lightning through 9:30 am in Lake Jackson. We will work to reschedule to another date, hopefully in July. Runner safety is the most important aspect, with the rain and lightning this morning, it is best to cancel and reschedule.

 
 
 
 
Join the West Brazos Runners Club as we celebrate the start of summer with a 3.5K and a 7K road race through the Lake Forest Subdivision of Lake Jackson.  Runners start at the Brazosport Christian School, head north on Willow Dr, turn west onto Forest Dr., circle through the Lake Forest subdivision and return to the start finish line.  the 3.5K is one loop.  The 7K is two loops.  Race will be timed and registrants will receive a race shirt.  Medals will be awarded for male and female, overall, masters, and 10 year age groups.  Funds will be donated to the local Salvation Army.

When:  June 4th- race starts at 7:30 am. 
    Race day registration at 6:30 am.

Where: 200 Willow Dr. Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
Parking at Brazosport Christian School

What:  A 3.5K course or do two loops for a 7K race

Registration at:  www.thedriven.net/summersizzler

Thanks to our Sponsors for making this event possible: