“Run Like a Diva” 5k race recap part 2 in Northern VA #RunLikeaDiva

For those of you who saw my upcoming “Run Like a Diva” Ambassador announcement back in August here knew I would be running this race towards the end of September.
http://empowermoms.net/2016/08/run-like-a-diva-5k-and-half-marathon-race-in-dc-promo-code.html

I had so many pictures to share that I decided to break it up into two different blog posts.

My part 1 blog post is here:
http://empowermoms.net/2016/11/run-like-a-diva-5k-race-recap-part-1-in-northern-va-runlikeadiva.html

I traveled up to Northern VA on Friday Sept 23rd to participate in the “Run Like a Diva” 5k race and race packet pickup. Race packet pick up was only available on Friday afternoon/evening for the 5k race Friday night and for the half marathon race Saturday morning.

The 5k race started at 6:15 outside the Resort towards the back which is actually on their golf course. If you check out my Facebook page I posted 2 live videos at the expo and during the race.

The start of the race was very organized and had LOTS of women-more than I thought! Out bibs had numbers on them so we knew what wave we should start at. Waves are based on how fast you run in one mile. I’m on the slower end so usually towards the back.

One of the perks of the “Run Like a Diva” race is all the hot guys walking around handing out medals, cheering and available for pictures. 😉

The course was simply BEAUTIFUL!! Wow I really couldn’t get over it. Even with all the women and people running around, I found this race to be one of the most peaceful and enjoyable races I’ve run! Because it’s on a golf course, the grass is really green and the course was rolling hills. I train on hills and slopes so it doesn’t bothers me. If you are expecting flat terrain though, its not- so make sure you are prepared for that!

At the very end there was a BRUTAL hill which I was not expecting so that really slowed me down and gave me some breathing problems. But it was towards the end so not a big deal since the whole course wasn’t like that. It was motivating to know my mom and son were waiting for me at the end and had the fun signs they made.

I think thats when I got my feather boa and tiara-towards the end of the race but I can’t really remember since I was trying to get to the finish line.

As I crossed the finish line I received a little glass of sparking cider and my AWESOME medal from the hunky guys. I was SO SWEATY afterwards because of that big hill at the end and the weather was pretty muggy.

After I got my cider and medal I was directed to the table of snacks which had ALOT of variety! I was really pleased and surprised with the amount of snacks I got after my race. I’m use to just getting water and fruit… I got to try some gluten free POPCORNERS Carnival Kettle Popcorn Chips which were so good I ordered some from Amazon. I highly recommend them and they don’t have any artificial ingredients in them.

I am SO EXCITED to announce that I will also be a 2017 “Run Like A Diva” race ambassador which means I will able to share with you my exclusive PROMO CODE for 10% off the half or 5k race next year! Use code: RDDIVADC17

2017 Divas Half Marathon & 5K in DC’s Wine Country event
Friday, September 15, 2017 – Saturday, September 16, 2017

You can already register here:

https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/39154754/priceCategories/39155154/primaryForm?_p=4533654890117982

I hope you will join me in northern VA next year for the 2017 “Run Like a Diva” 5k or half marathon. They have several races through out the US so make sure to check out their website!

http://www.runlikeadiva.com/