MCM Mama Runs

MCM Mama Runs for Beer and Bling

  • Home
  • About MCM Mama
  • Racing the U.S.A.
  • I Heart Craft Beer
  • Product Reviews
  • Recipes
  • Disclosure
You are here: Home / #beautifulrun / TOTR: Best Race Ever

TOTR: Best Race Ever

May 4, 2015 by MCM Mama 18 Comments

The topic for Tuesdays on the Run today is “Best Race Ever.” When Patty, April and I came up with the idea, it immediately brought to mind my friend, GBA Girlfriend, who always has the #bestdayever.

richmond_half_marathon

And why is it the best day ever? Because there is something good in every day. And I feel much the same way about any race I complete.

 

Sure, sometimes it rains so hard you are afraid you’ll lose a contact.

Arkansas-Last-lap

 

Or it’s so cold you don’t think you are going to make it through.

space blanket RNR

 

Or the flipside, where you are so hot that you are sure you are going to pass out from the heat.

nike-women-half-dc-finisher

Yes, I have races that are favorites:

Marine Corps Marathon,

marine_corps_marathon_finisher

Frederick Half Marathon,

frederick_final

 

any race put on by Mainly Marathons…

Riverboat Mainly Marathons

And yes, there are races that have had major screw ups that should not have happened and races whose courses make me not want to run them again.

But they are all the best race ever. Why? Because I got up that morning able to race. I got out there on a course and challenged myself. Because I conquered whatever challenges and finished. #bestraceever on the #bestdayever

Tell me about your best race. What about it made it the “best” for you?

[Tweet “Join us for #TuesdaysontheRun and tell us about your best race ever!”]

 Loading InLinkz ...

 

Follow on Bloglovin follow us in feedly

More from my site

  • Goals? What goals?Goals? What goals?
  • Over itOver it
  • Happy Friday the 13th!Happy Friday the 13th!
  • Skirt Sports Happy Hour Skirt ReviewSkirt Sports Happy Hour Skirt Review
  • Resolution RunResolution Run

Filed Under: #beautifulrun, Mainly Marathons, marathon, thankful

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Kelli says

    May 5, 2015 at 4:13 am

    For running races, my best race ever is probably either the Disney Wine and Dine Half or the North Face Endurance Challenge 26.2 in NY. Neither were best performances but I really enjoyed both of them. Wine and Dine for the costume and environment (I dressed like a German beer girl) and NF because it was beautiful and a true challenge but lovely people running and great aid stations and I met Dean Karnazes.
    Kelli recently posted…Triathlon Running is DifferentMy Profile

    Reply
  2. Coco (@Got2Run4Me) says

    May 5, 2015 at 6:53 am

    I’m linking up my Ragnar recap because it was such an awesome experience. The camraderie, the crazy, the fun!
    Coco (@Got2Run4Me) recently posted…Fear Of Missing OutMy Profile

    Reply
  3. Meranda@Fairytalesandfitness says

    May 5, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I’ve certainly had my share of “hot” races to the point where I didn’t want to finish ( but I did) and I’ve had my share of “cold” race where I didn’t want to start ( but I did)! Looking back each race had a redeeming quality!

    Reply
  4. melody @ {will run for margaritas} says

    May 5, 2015 at 7:29 am

    This is fun! My best race from a execution standpoint would be Broad Street 10 miler, where I ran a PR!!

    My best race from a logistics, fun, family standpoint is Army 10 Miler. It’s a tradition to run with my mom – and then BJ was added to the “mix”. From there my sister have run too. It’s a family affair and I love it!
    melody @ {will run for margaritas} recently posted…#bucketlistbeforebaby : completedMy Profile

    Reply
  5. Krystal says

    May 5, 2015 at 9:16 am

    What a great take on this weeks topic! I agree with you what makes a race the best race and I couldn’t have said it better myself! Thanks for hosting 🙂
    Krystal recently posted…The Best Race I Ever Ran.My Profile

    Reply
  6. Leana says

    May 5, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I love it! Yes, race day is always the best ever. My friends and I like to say that there is nowhere else we would rather be than running this race right now.
    Leana recently posted…Tinker Bell Pixie Dust Challenge: goals and strategiesMy Profile

    Reply
  7. Lesley says

    May 5, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Even though my leg blew up during the last 5k, I’d say mine was the Eugene half in 2013. I PR’d and I got to run on that track.
    Lesley recently posted…Tuesdays on the RunMy Profile

    Reply
  8. Jessica S says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Such a fantastic attitude about it all! You’re absolutely right – they’re all the best ever in some way. 🙂
    Jessica S recently posted…Weekly Wrap-Up: Race week!My Profile

    Reply
  9. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    May 5, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Love all of those pics! Nike was one of my favorites too.
    Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…Black Bean & Spinach Tortilla Pie-Cinco de MayoMy Profile

    Reply
  10. Amy @ Run with Perseverance says

    May 5, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Love that mentality! Every race does have something to celebrate in it!
    Amy @ Run with Perseverance recently posted…Tuesdays on the Run: Best Race EverMy Profile

    Reply
  11. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    May 5, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    Totally agree, I don’t regret any race that I have run. Everything about each one makes us a stronger runner! Love this perspective!
    Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes recently posted…Weekend Recap–Back with my BRF, baseball and meal planning!My Profile

    Reply
  12. HoHo Runs says

    May 5, 2015 at 5:53 pm

    Spot on! I didn’t post because I couldn’t pick just one. One of my kids used to declare “it’s the best day ever” — a wonderful mentality for all of us to adopt.
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Green and BlueMy Profile

    Reply
  13. Amy @ Running on Faith and Coffee says

    May 5, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I had a race that was so hot I thought I was going to pass out. I swore I wouldn’t run it this year…then I signed up again LOL!
    Great list and yes, we all have those races that are wet, hot, cold, windy, etc, but you’re right, they are all awesome and there’s always something good in each day!
    Amy @ Running on Faith and Coffee recently posted…Best Race Ever {ToTR Linkup}My Profile

    Reply
  14. Tamieka@fitballingrunningmom says

    May 5, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    All best races in one way or the other for sure.

    Look at all of that rain…..I am traumatized by rain.

    I have best for meeting a goal, PRing, my 1st race.

    Looking forward to new BESTS this year 🙂

    Reply
  15. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    May 5, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Best race ever? Last fall’s Chicago marathon. But I think you guys are so tired of me talking about it! I’ve had a lot of great races besides that one…
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…DreamsMy Profile

    Reply
  16. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    May 6, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Love your perspective…if you can finish a race, that’s really one of the greatest things! Running takes us through a lot of highs and lows!
    Janelle @ Run With No Regrets recently posted…My Best Race Ever – Rock & Roll Philly 2011My Profile

    Reply
  17. katie @ fromicecreamtomarathon says

    May 6, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I totally agree that there is always something good in every race, no matter the circumstances! My fave race was the Tri States marathon, just because it went through 3 states, and that was pretty awesome.
    katie @ fromicecreamtomarathon recently posted…Best Race Ever! TOTRMy Profile

    Reply
  18. Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy says

    May 6, 2015 at 3:29 pm

    I loved seeing all of your race pictures. I’m running a half next weekend and am hoping the weather cooperates! I once ran a race in a major snowstorm in JUNE! It was crazy, but it was also one of my favorite races. I would much rather run in the cold though because I absolutely cannot run in the heat. I completely fall apart!
    Melanie @ Happy Being Healthy recently posted…A Tough Run, Great Songs and a Sweet BoyMy Profile

    Reply
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Who is MCM Mama?
A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath, and has a minor addiction to the Marine Corps Marathon.

Recent Posts

  • Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina
  • Half Marathon #84: Appalachian Series – Georgia
  • Coffee with a side of rain
  • Half Marathon #83:Appalachian Series – Alabama
  • Hotel Coffee is better than no coffee…
  • Training for Back to Back to Back Half Marathons
  • Runfessions of a Really Cold Runner
  • Kicking off the year with coffee!

Archives

A slightly obnoxious mom and wife who loves good beer and running, who struggles a bit with depression especially in the winter and when running isn’t allowed, who’d rather go on a fun vacation than upgrade the kitchen or add a master bath. Read More…

Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Half Marathon #85: Appalachian Series – South Carolina

Mainly Marathons Appalachian Series – South CarolinaMarch 27, 20222:47:45 What I wore: hat, tank top, long sleeve quarter zip, capris, and Altra Rivera Location: Seneca, SC (State #41!) Let’s just start out with the truth – this race was the hardest of the races and pretty much sucked. I chose to do the early start […]

Copyright © 2023 · MCM Mama Runs on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in