Philadelphia Broad Street 10 Miler

It was a rainy day but I completed my second Broad Street Run.  My time was a little off from last year because I wrenched my knee running on Saturday.   But I completed it.  The streets were filled with spectators despite the rain.  I was soaked at the end, but felt good.

This race has gotten too big.  There were 26,200 entrants (up 3,000 fom last year).  We picked up our numbers on Saturday at the expo.  I got a great bamboo running shirt!  I recommend it to everyone.

Sunday we spent a long time waiting to park.  A long time waiting on the subway to get to the start.  A long time waiting in line for the porta-potties.  And a long time finding a good pace.  At the end, I spent a long time getting through the throngs of people who stop right after crossing the finish .line.  Then a long time walking through the tent area.  And then it took two hours to get out of the parking lot.  Despite the rant (I'm not very patient person) I love the race.

We decided that next year we'll get a hotel room the night before, close to the Navy yard so we don't have to worry about transportation.  It would definitely make the event much more enjoyable.

Mext 10-miler is Sea Isle City.  Have to another marathon to do this year.
Rob

I completed my  first Broad Street Run.  I didn't know what to expect, but I had a blast!  The crowds were so much fun!!  
 

Congratulations to both of you!  I can't get over the size of the race.   I'd love to see Broad Street from the air with all those folks streaming towards the finish. 

Rob, I'll have to check out the bamboo shirts.  I'm always looking for new running gear to add to my collection.

Cassie