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| Female costume winner, Wonder Woman! |
I arrived to volunteer at approximately 7:30am and was very busy working the race till about 1:30pm. I spent the majority of the morning helping participants check-in and get organized before the race started. There were over 1,000 people pre-registerd for the event!
The race began promptly at 10am. While the runners were on the course, I hurried to the finish line to be assigned my next job. I was asked by the
Race Menu coordinator to help take time chips off of runners shoes after they crossed the finish line. This was a fun job, because I got to congratulate race participant and interact with them right after their finishing moments. Most of the runners were really happy to have the extra support and help.
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| Working registration |
It takes a lot of energy to run a 5K on a cold day, but I know you get a great adrenaline rush afterwards. I blogged a few weeks ago about running my first 5K. It's such a great feeling crossing the finish!!! If I had more time, I would have run this event too. However, sometimes it is nice being just a volunteer and spectator. Overall, I was very impressed with the turnout even with the rain.
It took about an hour for all runner to cross the finish line. After the race was completed everyone moved over to Canal Park for after party celebration. There was lots of food, drink vendors and free samples. I ran into one of my sponsors
KIND Bars. I took some pictures and made sure to get more free samples ;-)
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| Removing a time chip from a runners shoe |
After taking a short break, I was asked to help with the award ceremony. I had the honor of standing on stage with the event manager, Eddie. We handed out awards for the best costume, top male and female finishers as well as top team finishers. All of the winners proudly accepted their custom trophies and made sure to show them off to the rest of the audience.
The Freedom Run concluded with a dance off, which I had the privilege of judging. I choose a top 14, then a top four, lastly a top two...and a final winner! There was some fierce competition! The lady I chose as the winner ran the Boston-Run to Remember 5k, then the Cambridge5K-Freedom Run, then won the dance off. That's three major events in one day! Let's just say she was extremely busy and burned a lot of calories. I think I could use some workout and dance tips from her. She definitely has the stamina and energy I need for Miss Massachusetts. Strong Women Rule!
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| Posing at the finish line |
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| Posing with some new fans |
Today, was awesome! I'm exhausted, but it was the perfect way for me to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with the community. Thank you again to the East Cambridge Business Association for having me as a celebrity guest. I can't wait to continue working with you in the future.
-Carrie
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| Fastet team winners |
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| Being introduced as a dance competition judge |
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| KIND Bars |
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The dance off begins
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