2011 Pajama 5K Recap: New Race PR!

Of all of the races I have done in Charleston, the Pajama 5K is my favorite. It is one of the less crowded races, is held in a pretty area, and has an awesome theme: pajamas! Last year, Amanda, Nikki, T.J. and I wore some sweet jammies:

This year, I didn’t find any pajamas that I liked, but I did find a silly shirt that I couldn’t say no to. Paired with some spandex, I had myself a winning outfit!IMAG1006-1

We had a pretty good group this year: David, me, Mary Legare, Boding, Mike, and Noah. Let it be known that David’s PJs were purchased in the boys’ department of Wal-Mart.DSC_0862 (1280x853)

The weather was clear and in the high 50s – perfect weather for a morning 5k. Despite these conditions, I was still pretty happy to see the finish line, knowing bagels bananas, and beer awaited me.DSC_0863 (1280x914)

Of the registered races I’ve completed, this was my fastest 5K time:image

Yeaaaaah! After the race, we munched on food and mingled with the other racers. Naturally, I had to take a picture my Charleston Pickle Company sign! DSC_0868 (1280x914)

Then the awards were given out. Mary Legare came in 2nd overall for the females! So excited for her:DSC_0874 (1280x914)

I wasn’t expecting this at all, but I came in 2nd for my age group! We were both pretty psyched about our snazzy medals and mugs:DSC_0876 (1280x914)

We all had a lot of fun and hopefully will participate in the race next year!DSC_0878 (1280x853)

Which themed race have you enjoyed the most?

Craziest outfit you’ve ever worn for a race?

  • http://thegrassskirtblog.com Erin @ The Grass Skirt

    I bought the same pjs for my 6 year old stepson!  Haha.  What a fun idea.  You all looked great!

  • http://twitter.com/brittlizz1102 Britton

    This race looks like so much fun! Congrats on your 5k PR!! I also PR’ed this weekend too! Great weekend for running!!!!

  • itzyskitchen

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is so awesome :) You look adorable too. Glad y’all had fun. I need to run that race next year- looks like a blast. I’ve never done the reindeer run either- kind want to do that this year

  • http://thewhaleydaily.wordpress.com/ Mary Legare Whaley

    Bahaha!! I love this post. We will most definitely participate next year. But instead of 2nd place, we WIN! The PJ Run is my favorite themed race right now, since we rocked it. Aside from a bad case of bed head, I obviously didn’t go big like everyone else. Maybe I’ll wear antlers or jingle bells for the Reindeer Run.

    • http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/ Christina

      Next year we can wear my mistletoe headbands!!

  • http://fittingbackin.blogspot.com Kelly

    congrats on the PR! Looks like a fun run – love the shirt. Never run a race, but love the idea of a themed one – that will def be my first race ever – who doesn’t love a theme?!

  • http://www.lacyinthesky.blogspot.com lacy in the sky

    I have that same Vampire shirt!! Hooray!! Looks like fun and I am so jealous of how warm it looks in Charleston still!! 

  • elle

    Looks like such a fun race!!! :-)  
    I love your blog! Hope you have time to check mine out too!

    http://arielle-ellesentries.blogspot.com/

  • http://twitter.com/livefortherun Nichole

    Super cute!!! I liked your jammies from last year, might not be the best to run in I guess:)

    Looks like a great race, really cute pics. 

    I love the disney races, it’s crazy to see what people like to dress in!

  • http://nevernotbeautiful.blogspot.com Laura @ nevernotbeautiful

    You are so speedy! Congrats on your 2nd place finish!! 

  • Sheanna

    I would like to note that the advertising on the right hand side of this post is for Pajama Gram.

  • http://iheartvegetables.wordpress.com/ Liz @ Iheartvegetables

    Nice job!!! That sounds like so much fun!!! :)

  • http://www.foodfamilyfitness.com Jen@FoodFamilyFitness

    Great job on the race!!! I love your PJ’s!!!

  • http://twitter.com/CaitPlusAte Caitlin Croswell

    Congrats! My fave themed race is a little 5K in my town each year called Santa’s Run. I love seeing the holiday themed costumes!

  • Mandy Smith

    I love this!!! For Halloween this year my boyfriend and I dressed up as a monkey and a banana, it was a lot of fun!! We did it with a big group of people.  I love the first picture!

  • http://twitter.com/ChefKatelyn Katelyn Block

    Dayum. If Mike is second from the right…I’d tap that. #donttelltheboy #actuallyitsnotasecret #dayumdayumthankyoumaam

  • Sarah Smith

    A themed race sounds like so much fun! I always love seeing pictures of people dressed in costumes or funky attire at work.

  • http://www.icouldbeordinary.com amanda

    i neeeed an ‘i love vampires’ shirt. badly, i need it.

    pj 5k sounds like so much fun. i wonder if there are any in my town.