On Saturday we ran our 2nd Malort 5k.
We had a huge squad from our run club participating.
You take a shot of Malort before starting your watch, run a 5k, then take another shot just before the finish. The winners get 1 bottle of Malort, and the last place finishers get 2 bottles.
Section 8 co hosted the event which helped raise funds for the Fire for Food campaign , as well as the Chicago Fire soccer club.
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Smiles and anticipation of what was to come.
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We took our shots and started our run. It was super fun!
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Despite having the taste of gasoline, number 2 pencil shavings and windex in our mouths, we were having a blast.
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Smiles and anticipation of what was to come.
We took our shots and started our run. It was super fun!
Despite having the taste of gasoline, number 2 pencil shavings and windex in our mouths, we were having a blast.
Pete B came out to spectate and snapped this great photo of us! And I got to pet his adorable puppies!
This was the first 5k I’ve ever negative split. At least that I can remember.
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After 3 miles we returned to the start which meant 1 more shot.
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Which was promptly chased with an old style.
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Celebrations.
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We even got medals for surviving this amazing race!
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We had a lot of fun running and spending time with everyone.
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Nothing more Chicago than an old style and Malort.
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Done! 2shots and 3 beers before 10am. We were living our best lives!
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10/10 will be back next year.
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Post run group photo.
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Post celebrations we went to the farmers market.
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We had raclette.
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It was the perfect end to a crazy morning.
After 3 miles we returned to the start which meant 1 more shot.
Which was promptly chased with an old style.
Celebrations.
We even got medals for surviving this amazing race!
We had a lot of fun running and spending time with everyone.
Nothing more Chicago than an old style and Malort.
Done! 2shots and 3 beers before 10am. We were living our best lives!
10/10 will be back next year.
Post run group photo.
Post celebrations we went to the farmers market.
We had raclette.
It was the perfect end to a crazy morning.
LOL when I saw the picture of the Old Style I was going to say there's not a more Chicago combo than that, which I see you agree with :)
ReplyDeleteYou guys are truly living your best lives there. You couldn't pay me to take another shot of Malort (while sober at least), much less before and after running a 5k! Most impressive!
Technical question - you have a Polar watch now? Do you like it better than Garmin?
It was great seeing you guys and watching the legendary Malort 5k! The pups got a little freaked out when the first group of runners started circling them, but luckily they chilled out somewhat by the time you guys got there!
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