In July I was reading my newest copy of Runners World and wondering why there were no races in our area where you receive ice cream at the finish line like you do at the Peachtree in Atlanta, Georgia. Who would have guessed that I would find the perfect race a few pages later!!!!
The 2nd Annual Chocolate Race was held on Sunday August 29th in beautiful Port Dalhousie, Ontario. So why the chocolate race (watch this cute video)? Because they serve chocolaty goodness (fudge) along the route of the 5k, 10k and 1/2 marathon courses. Every racer also receives tickets with their medal that can be redeemed for all things chocolaty to assist with your post race recovery….ice cream, truffles, fudge, chocolate covered strawberries and chocolate dipped rice krispie squares. Honestly, who wouldn’t run for chocolate?
I confirmed with the husband and my parents that attending this race would fit in our schedule for the weekend and signed myself up for the 5k. It was a really beautiful day (sunny & warm) and Lakeside Park with its large trees, beach, pier and outdoor pavillion makes a wonderful location for spectators and runners alike to watch the start and finish of the races.
I was really pleased with my results…a personal best for me with a time of 28:17 (chip time) which had me finish 35th out of 154 runners and 6th out of 48 in my age group.
It was a really great event, so well-organized, great treats, cute medals and a slogan no one can argue with…..
“Because….Life’s short, running is hard and chocolate tastes good!”
i’ve got a better slogan…
“Because… Life’s short, running is hard and Chocolate tastes good in New Zealand”