Firefly Run

I coerced Troy into running a race called The Firefly Run benefiting The Children's Hospital in Dallas. The really cool part about this race is that it is run at night-- with everyone wearing light up accessories and/or costumes like these lovely ladies above.

It was also a 5k, but it had to be one of the most brutal races I've ever run with the exception of running 8 miles with my friend Ginger when it was 89 degrees out.

This was almost as bad-- I think it was something like 85 degrees when the race started, and that was at about 7:30. It was hot and humid, and disgusting to run in. I had to stop several times because I couldn't get air and it was pretty miserable for a while.

 In fact, when Troy and I met up (since he ran ahead) we both remarked how when we saw the 2 mile marker, we were completely devastated because we thought we were further than that. For those of you who don't run, an ideal running temp is around 65 degrees so that when you heat up, you're not roasting.

 Luckily, the end of the race entertainment made up for the miserable-ness of the race.

They have a step dance team that dances at the race each year, and they are phenomenal!! Their uniforms change color and turn on and off at different parts of the performance. They also have a costume contest, for which we didn't stay. We had payed a babysitter to come out and run, so we had to get back home! I think the only way I'd run this again is if I knew it would be much cooler at the start. Cool concept though!