or more accurately The Devil's Chase 6.66
Two years ago we ran this race while I was pregnant with Nouvelle and we had a blast! We thought we would have a redo where she could fully enjoy the sights and sounds of this race. We figured this would be one of the last races that we could run with the girls in the jogging strollers since Sage is outgrowing ours!
So following along with tradition we all got dressed up as devils and braved the 30 degree weather.
I have to say I was completely excited to have a race to run solely for enjoyment. And I did. I completely enjoyed every single second of this race. I think I smiled the entire time.
The only complaint I had was that we had to start in the VERY back (because of our strollers - which weren't "technically" allowed). It was rough getting through all the crowds of runners. The first year we ran it there were only something like 500 runners. This year there were over 1200! And boy do some of those people run a 10k slow! But none-the-less, it made for an adventurous run and girls loved the crazy dodging in and out of people, up on side walks, 4-wheeling onto the grass, the "competitive" banter between me and Justin, all the amazing devil costumes as well as a few random others.
I enjoyed the sights and scenery of Salem in the Fall, the quaint town, the cheering crowds out in front of their homes (watching the "crazy" runners make their way through the small streets in the freezing cold), running "just for fun", being with Justin and our girls, and cinnamon doughnuts waiting at the finish! I think this is one of my favorite races venues ever. I love the course, I love the sights, and the enthusiasm and vibe of this race.
I'm totally up for it again next year. I wonder if Sage could run it with me instead of pushing her the entire way!? Ok maybe not for a few more years.
Oh my! just the very mention of witches and devils makes your site P O S E S S E D ! It made me "verify" type new letters several times in one posting and I was afraid it didn't take so I pulled it up again to see... and yowsie, there were three posts! Maybe you should be bunnies or something next time.
Posted by: Grandmere | November 17, 2011 at 12:18 AM
They should have witches - not devils - in the Salem race! Glad you had so much fun and made up for the sick and painful marathon you ran. Such a great photo the people took of you all in the moment!
Posted by: Grandmere | November 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM
They should have witches - not devils - in the Salem race! Glad you had so much fun and made up for the sick and painful marathon you ran. Such a great photo the people took of you all in the moment!
Posted by: Grandmere | November 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM
They should have witches - not devils - in the Salem race! Glad you had so much fun and made up for the sick and painful marathon you ran. Such a great photo the people took of you all in the moment!
Posted by: Grandmere | November 17, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Man, you kind of made me want to do the race! I think it is so great that you have something that you all do together. You are such a great team!
Posted by: LuAnn | November 16, 2011 at 01:05 PM