Shamrock Shuffle 2013

As promised from last week, I said I would be writing about my Shamrock Shuffle involvement. When my mom asked me to run the race with her, she was able to persuade me to say yes when she told me there was free beer once you finish. Obviously, I couldn’t say no to this so she signed me up. This whole time (since November) my mom had told me this was a 5k run which is 3.1 miles. It was not till a couple of hours before the race that I found out it was actually an 8k run, 4.97 miles. Not only was this a surprise, it was also at 8:30 in the morning and 40 degrees, which is not shorts weather.

Anyway, the run itself was not that bad it’s just really hard to run with thousands of people surrounding you.  Once I finished though, I was not interested in having a beer in the least bit. The Shamrock Shuffle had two sponsors supplying the beer, Stout and Michelob Ultra. Personally, I am not a fan of Michelob Ultra it is too flavorless and bitter in my opinion. But I did share some of the Stout with my Dad which wasn’t that bad for a post-run beer.

If you get the chance, totally sign up for the Shamrock Shuffle or any race of that matter. It was a good time for a good cause and made you feel good about yourself! 

(Don't we look like such pros?) 

So another beer-related race in Chicago is the “Burgers & Beer 5k” that takes place on July 15. f3running.com describes the race, “Enjoy a chip timed 5k run/walk with a flat, fast course all along Chicago’s beautiful skyline! Imagine finishing with a beer garden style after-party featuring professionally catered Burgers & Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Beer! All this just steps away from the Loop! The first & only 5k run & beer garden party on a Monday night!”

One thing that really appeals to me besides the beer, but that it is a FLAT course! It is also in the evening, starting at seven and costs $35. 

If you are looking for beer, exercise, and a good time I suggest researching the discussed races. Or if you find any other races in the Chicago land area that look interesting, let me know!