The Mustache Dache

The Mustache Dache

November 14, 2015

Cost - $40.00

The first race I signed up for was the Mustache Dache http://mustachedache.com/ . This was a fun looking 5K with the proceeds going toward ending prostate cancer. Knowing that I had a year of races coming up I had already started running. 5k = 3.1 miles. I felt pretty comfortable I could finish this race without too much trouble. So I decided that it might not be challenging enough since I wanted to do these races to get in better overall shape. I work as firefighter and thought maybe I should try to do this race in my firefighting turnouts. Then I thought, "Why should I be the only person that suffers in those damn turnouts?" So after sending out a few texts and emails I found a partner for the race.

The race started at 10:00 so RJ (on the left) and I showed up around 8:30. There were many booths set up, music pumping, and lot's of people in costumes. The weather was conducive to two crazy guys running in turnouts. The race started on time and we were off with a large crowd of friendly runners. The race began ascending what I thought would be a short hill. That hill was short but unfortunately it was closely followed by another steeper and taller hill. At this point I thought the turnouts were a terrifyingly bad idea. As we crested the next hill my body started to adapt and things weren't too bad as the terrain started to level out. I actually started to have fun with the race when we encountered the next hill. As we started to ascend a very steep hill I noticed no one, and I mean no one, was running. Who plans a running race with a section that no one can run? Seriously, I'm tired. We disappointingly had to walk about a tenth of a mile up to get to the top.

Once at the top however we picked the pace back up. Luckily these hills took up the first half of the race. Basically after the halfway mark it was all downhill. We had a pretty good pace going and the turnouts didn't really slow us down too much. I had a great time laughing at some of the costumes and just enjoying the day.

We crossed the finish line after about 30 minutes. The event was set up really well with lots for the crowd to see and do. The event was held at Big Al's which is a huge bar/game/bowling place. They must have had sponsorship because when we finished we received a free margarita and free warm cider. Yes, exactly what I want when I've run a race is a nice warm cup of cider. Okay, sarcasm aside it was nice to get some free drinks after.  Just a good vibe and a fun event to be a part of. I'd do this one again.

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