Last weekend’s Fit Foodie 5K wasn’t just a 5K but a whole weekend of yummy and healthy activities. I was lucky enough to be offered one of the ambassador spots this year and was provided free access to all the weekend’s events. This race series is sponsored by Cooking Light and Health Magazines so you can imagine all of the tasty sponsors involved.
Our weekend kicked off with a “Party with a Purpose” Friday night at True Food in Fairfax, VA. True Food is one of my favorite restaurants so I was really looking forward to the event. It was especially fun because I got to hang out with some of my favorite fitness bloggers (Mar, Colleen and Kathryn). Even though we live relatively close to each other, I don’t get to see them too often. We all got to meet “Marathon Bill” Rogers who was one of the VIP guests. Kind of cool! He was very sweet posing for pics and signing autographs.
Saturday morning was the Fit Foodie 5K and I knew rain was predicted but honestly didn’t expect the deluge that was coming down that morning. Fortunately we could wait indoors until the race was about to start. I wore my MRTT visor so the rain stayed off of my face but wow did my running shoes fill up with water pretty quickly. It was impossible to avoid the deep puddles so we just had to embrace them.
A few of my MRTT friends were running as well which always makes for more fun. I felt pretty good on the run despite the weather and after doing the double loop, I found myself approaching the finish line. There were some seriously fast runners out there and I think they encouraged me to run a little faster as well. I was really happy with my effort and my time.
There were tons of tents set up post race and lots of swag to go around. Everything from juices, to salads, to different meats were offered to the finishers. I headed over to the Chelsea Collective tent (also a sponsor) for my tank top. Love their stuff! Had the weather not been so miserable I would have hung around a little longer to see the cooking demos and tasted some more yummy foods. The Fit Foodie 5K probably had the most swag I’ve seen after a race!
All in all a fun race to do despite the soggy finish. Thanks to Cooking Light & Health Magazine for the race entry. I’d love the chance to participate again next year and see if I can better my time.
On a related note, I am always surprised by how much people eat right after races. I tend to not be hungry until a while afterwards.
Tell me, do you have an appetite right after a running race?
Linking up or TOTR with Erika, Marcia & Marcia
I will always eat free food!! Haha! I adore Cooking Light magazine–I need a subscription.
They put on a great race with lots of food and swag
A race and blogging friends. That’s a combination for a great day.
Yes always fun!
I think that event sounds like so much fun! Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate. A little rain is pleasant, a lot is just a wet mess. Congrats on your race!
Yes a little rain is fine but a total deluge not so much. They put on a great race despite that I would do it again for sure.
My appetite can be all over the place after a race, and it often depends on the temperature (again!) and the distance.
I’m more likely to be hungry after a short race; after a half, it can take a while to be hungry again, but man, then it seems to last for days.
This sounds like SUCH a fun race. I wished I lived closer to the DC area, but then again, then I’d have to deal with all.the.traffic & that is one of the perks living here (there aren’t a whole lot of perks!).
Yes I guess I am the same on the eating. After a long run or race it takes a while for my appetite to come back and then I am hungry for days
Sounds like a fun event. Too bad it rained.
It is always nice when events offer great swag. I tend to not be hungry right after races but shortly I am starving.
They did have great swag!
I’m glad it ended up being a fun race in spite of the rain! I didn’t expect quite as much rain Saturday morning either. I don’t usually have that much of an appetite right after finishing a race but am ready to eat all the things 30-60 minutes later!
It was a total washout for sure! Today is gorgeous though
It’s not always fun racing in the rain, but a 5k is not too bad. Plus, you got to see loads of buddies there. It sounds like this race really treated the runners well with food etc. Wish I lived closer so I could do this one.
They did a fantastic job with the race I would do it again in a heartbeat
Looks like a great time – lots of smiles 😉 And I am all about the smiling! As for an appetite right after working out… Honestly, not really. I tend to get hungry about 2 hours or so later.
Yes same with me!
Sounds so fun…. I don’t have an appetite immediately after, but just give me 30 minutes and I’m ravenous.
I know! I always wonder how people eat so much right after
This looked like such a fun event, and it’s always nice to hang with blogger friends! Boo to the rain…this weather has been miserable, but I’m glad you had a strong race! It’s a shame the weather wasn’t nicer so that people could enjoy all the food. When I finish a race I’m starved! I really can’t stand soft pretzels (they have them at almost every Philly race, yuck) so I look forward to brunching!
Now hot pretzels I would get into!! Another reason to do a Philly race
This looks like all kinds of fun. What a cute medal too! I think we have this race here in Chicago, I’ll have to look for it. I do not have an appetite post race. I usually have to force something down.
I know me either and I see people scarfing food down!
Looks like a great time- I think I will register for Tampa and try the 15K? Should I apply to be an ambassador first? Was it worth it? You all have the worst luck with weather in those DC runs- I swear you run in more rain than not!
It certainly seems that way lately! Yes you should apply to be an ambassador they treat you very well
I am hardly ever hungry right after a race and am often disappointed when there’s great food at the finish line that I’m not in the mood food. Chocolate milk is my favorite recovery food.
One of my favorite local races has a BBQ later in the day which I think is perfect!
I love chocolate milk after a race too!
I’m in love with the medal!
It was a great one for a 5K
This looks like so much fun!! I think I want to do this next year !!
That jacket looks really cool, did it keep you dry? is it heavy?
I was a little too warm for the conditions actually! It’s one of my favorite skirt sports jackets
This race looks like so much fun! I actually don’t have much of an appetite after a race. My stomach needs a good 20-30 minutes to gather itself. Once my stomach is settled, I’m usually pretty hungry!
I feel exactly the same way!
OMGut you got to be an ambassador?!? That’s so cool. You look so cute and ready to kick butt in your photos. Great job killin it in spite of the turn in weather!
Ha you are so sweet thanks!
This sounds like so much fun! I am a huge fan Cooking Light too, I would love to participate in this event next year so will be on the lookout for details about it. I am the same as you, can not eat right after finishing a race. ps-Love your running skirt!!
Oh yeah I hope you have a chance to do it next year too
i wish i could have attended this race!!!
It was so much fun despite the weather
It sounds like this was such a fun race – and not just the race itself, but the before/afters! My appetite tends to do its own thing – I never know if I’ll be extra hungry or have no appetite, haha!
The “before and afters” really made the race! They do a wonderful job
so, so, so much fun!! we definitely need to get together more often. I’m not generally hungry after a long run/race it takes awhile but 5ks are so fast that I’ll imbibe more afterwards. Especially since I tend not to eat prior to them.
There was so much food there! Yes we need to hang this summer for sure. Great to see you
I’m moving to Northern VA this summer, so I’ll have to check out True Food. Nice work running in that rain!
Yes definitely and check out our Moms Run This Town group too
Sounds like a fun weekend! Too bad it was rainy, but food and swag is nice 🙂
food and swag are always nice 🙂
This looks like such a cool 5k!! I’d have loved it 🙂 Funny that you’re not hungry after running – I’m quite the opposite and find myself becoming hungry long before I’m done. In fact, on solo runs, I tend to plan my next meal & recipe, which I cook up immediately upon returning home 🙂
Ha ha too funny!
I am with you – I have always struggled to eat much right after a race or workout. I’m more likely to drink a protein shake and then go back for real food an hour later after cooling down.
I am always surprised when I see people eating so much right afterwards
Sorry about the rain! Looks like a fun race otherwise. I am usually hungry after a race, but don’t load up unless I ran the longer miles/ races.
They had a ton of food at this one I was kind of bummed it was only 8 am 🙂
Sounds like so much fun! I’m not a big eater post-race–especially if I worked really hard.
I know I am always so surprised by how much people are eating afterwards
Food and racing… the best of both worlds! I was so bummed last weekend when I found out there was a foodie run that was by the farmers market we went to. Had I known I could have done that, gotten all the delicious foods, an engraved cutting board, and still enjoyed the market after.
I am signing the girls and I up for a “food” race, one of our favorite foods… a Froyo Run! Only thing is our flight lands at 8:45 the night before and the 10K is at 7am and the 5K is at 9 so I think I might just do the 5. After two and a half weeks on vacation, flying back, and not much sleep not sure I would run a good 10K. Haha.
Probably a good idea! Look forward to hearing about it
It sounds like this was a great experience ( minus the rain of course ).
I would certainly do it again minus the rain yes!
I never have an appetite right after a race is done. It usually takes a few hours before I get hungry. Looks like a great group and such a fun event!
It really was thanks!
This sounds like so much fun! What a shame that the weather was so crummy. Looks like you guys managed to enjoy it anyways!
We did! We have had some challenging weather lately
That sounds like a perfect race for me! Foodie and runner focus- love it! I am never hungry after a race though…It takes me a little bit to get my appetite up, but I always eat a bit of what they offer- unfortunately it seems to always be pizza!
I do like pizza but not for a few hours later 🙂
Agreed!
Sounds like such a fun event! I’m always amazed what people can eat post-race too. It always takes me a bit before my stomach is ready for food.
Me too!
I was sorry to miss this event — but not the rain! I hope they keep me on the invite list for next year!
Would be fun to do together next year