This was the first year for me to do the Cowtown 1/2 Marathon. Ft. Worth has so many very cool places to visit, and I had gone last year to visit the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame (a place I highly recommend!), so when my friends asked me to sign up for this event, I just couldn't resist.
Cousin's BBQ in Ft. Worth...fantastic!
I left my hotel about 5 AM to head to the race start which had a 7 AM start time. I knew that parking had the potential to be crazy, so I made sure to get there early enough to get first dibs on a good parking spot.
It's always fun to be at the start of a race and to see the excitement on people's faces as they prepare themselves mentally to run. There were different groups gathered around in the early morning darkness taking advantage of photo ops, but one of my favorite groups is Team RWB! I am a member myself, and I am proud to "wear the eagle" and support all veterans. I served in the Army myself, I have a sister and a brother-in-law who are retired from the Navy, and my youngest son is currently serving his country as a Navy pilot. I am a proud mother, veteran, and patriot.
Team RWB pre-race photo op
It's a great feeling being in a crowd of runners in the pre-dawn light where you can feel the nervous excitement in the air.
The route took us through some interesting neighborhoods and also through the historic Stockyard Station.
The Ft. Worth PD did a great job keeping us all safe!
Along the route
Crowds cheering us on at the finish line!
I enjoyed doing the 2014 Cowtown 1/2 marathon. I get such a rush from meeting up with my friends and then making new friends along the route. This was a perfect race: nice expo, gorgeous city, and perfect weather.
