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Boston BAA 5k Recap

April 17, 2016 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC30 Comments

I had an incredible time running the Boston BAA 5K and am excited to share a bit about the race with you all. I don’t often recap 5ks mostly because I find it hard to find anything interesting to say about them. However the BAA 5K is really just an amazing experience and I had to write this BAA 5K Recap because I want to be able to reflect back and remember this day. 

BAA 5K Race Recap

As I’ve shared, I was in Boston for the week leading up to the marathon for a work conference. The buzz around town has been absolutely incredible. I’ve been able to watch from a front row seat as the city put in final preparations for the marathon.  

I shared my splits on Instagram so I’ll just share that here with y’all. As it turned out, my official time was 25:23 – a new 5k PR! 

 

“Right on Hereford, left on Boylston.” Had an amazing time running the #baa5k this morning. I may never be fast enough to run the Boston Marathon (but a gal can dream) so running that iconic finish really pumped me up. The course was SO crowded and that slowed down my first mile. Splits: 8:29/8:02/7:39. My watch says 25:34, which would be a PR – we’ll see what the official results say but either way, I’m pleased! #bostonstrong

A photo posted by Courtney (@eatprayrundc) on Apr 16, 2016 at 6:44am PDT

Yes, the course was unbelievably crowded (I’ve learned that if I run this again, I’ll seed myself higher. I got in my proper corral – 8-8:59 mile and it was instantly clear that not many people did). But the feeling of making that turn from Hereford to Boylston and then running across the Boston Marathon finish line can not be overstated. It was incredible and I would definitely love to run this one again. The course is scenic and really lovely. We started and finished in the Boston Commons and it was just a delightful, flat race. A bunch of my teammates raced this one as well and it was so lovely to meet up with them post race! 

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I’m spectating the marathon tomorrow and CAN.NOT.WAIT. Come back this week for some thoughts on the whole amazing experience! 

Have you raced Boston? 


Comments

  1. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    April 17, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    Can I just say I am SO JEALOUS? I may never get to run Boston, but I’d totally do the 5k. Just for the experience. Have fun and post a ton of pix!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 17, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      Yes – come do the 5k! It’s so fun!!!!

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  2. Kelly says

    April 17, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    I’m so glad you had such a fantastic experience. I’m in Boston to run the marathon tomorrow (it’s my second time), so I spectated the 5k on Saturday because my husband ran. He said he loved it too! Great town, but DC and MCM will forever have my heart.

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 17, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      Good luck tomorrow – have a great time!!!!!!

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  3. Tara Caudle says

    April 17, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    SO AMAZING!! I think it’s so great that this lined up with your work plans and you could make it happen; what an unforgettable experience, especially with so many teammates around this weekend. I can only imagine what the atmosphere is like; so electric! I can’t wait to hear about your adventures tomorrow and BIG CONGRATS on the new PR, my friend! WOO HOO!!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:59 pm

      It is so amazing to be here – you would love it!!!

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  4. Coco says

    April 17, 2016 at 9:59 pm

    It must be so amazing! And congrats on the PR – that 3rd miles is wicked fast!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 17, 2016 at 10:00 pm

      I have no clue where that came from – think the excitement of running down Boylston!

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  5. stacey says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:38 am

    Congrats on the PR-you were flyin’!! I keep wanting to get to Boston to run the 5K then spectate but it’s never quite worked out timing-wise…so excited to head to Boston in May though, just seeing that painted finish line on the street just gives me chills every time I’m there! Have a great time today!!!!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 6:35 am

      Thanks – it was a great day! Ready to spectate!

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  6. Hollie says

    April 18, 2016 at 6:04 am

    It looks like you had such a fun time and enjoy spectating today!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 6:35 am

      I AM SO EXCITED TO SPECTATE πŸ™‚

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  7. Jen@bubblyrunner.com says

    April 18, 2016 at 9:00 am

    CONGRATS on another PR Courtney!!! And in Boston! So exciting, and can’t wait to hear more about it!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Omg – most amazing experience ever!!!!

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  8. Jennifer @ Dashing in Style says

    April 18, 2016 at 9:22 am

    Awesome! Congratulations on that great time and PR! So cool that you go to experience the feeling of running on marathon weekend and crossing that finish line. I can imagine how awesome that would feel!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      This weekend has been magic!

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  9. Chaitali says

    April 18, 2016 at 10:27 am

    Sounds like such a great 5k! Congrats on that PR πŸ™‚
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks – super fun weekend!

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  10. Amy Lauren says

    April 18, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Congratulations on your new PR and I hope you’re enjoying Boston! I’ve loved seeing your Facebook posts about it and think this PR was well earned, and timely coming off an excellent half marathon PR (see, Hansons works!). I heard that the corral/time thing was an issue for many runners including those in the very front corrals, with people seeding themselves incorrectly :(. But you still did it and that’s what counts- hope you have a good recovery from the 5K and are out there cheering today :).

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Spectating was incredible. I’m exhausted and speechless – just as it should be! πŸ™‚

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  11. Alaina @ The Simple Peach says

    April 18, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Congrats on the PR! I can’t wait to hear about the spectating!!!
    Alaina @ The Simple Peach recently posted…Love The Pace You’re In – The Boston MarathonMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:08 pm

      So incredible! Most amazing experience πŸ™‚

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  12. Kara (MaineGirl2Runs) says

    April 18, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    Awesome on that PR!! I have never run the Boston marathon. I would like to run the Boston BAA 5k next year. I am sure the whole weekend was fantastic!
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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      April 18, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      Yes. You must do this. Amazing!!!!!

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  13. Mar @ Mar on the Run says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:19 pm

    I freaking LOVED this race!!! Congrats on the PR. My friend is trying to convince me to come back for the 10k, lol!

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  14. Pam says

    April 18, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    The BAA 5k is a wonderful race during marathon weekend and we had a blast running it last year. We did not race, but instead took our time and soaked in the atmosphere. Congrats on your shiny new PR and think how quick you may be with a less crowded race course!
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  15. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    April 18, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    Congrats on your PR! You’re quite speedy!

    I’d love to run the 5k one day just to be able to have the experience of crossing that famous finish line!
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  16. Janelle @ Run With No Regrets says

    April 19, 2016 at 10:43 am

    Congratulations on your PR! I’ve never run in Boston, I imagine it must be an amazing experience!

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  17. Jen @ SprinklesHikes.com says

    April 20, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I’d love to run either race in Boston, but I just HATE crowds. I get so frustrated running in a big pack, especially when it seems like no one else gets in the right corral! Maybe one day I’ll get over it πŸ˜‰

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  18. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    April 21, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Congrats on your PR Speedy πŸ˜‰ This race is crazy crowded, but I do love running it. Sorry I missed it this year, but I was busy playing mom taxi! Glad you got it enjoy it!
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