As I officially signed up for my first half marathon (!!!), I was browsing through a magazine my family gets a weekly subscription to, “Runner’s World”. From shoes, running attire, training, nutrition, street style, reviews, or just about anything else you can possibly imagine, this magazine has got it all. Anyway, quite ironically, the article I was intrigued by was a ‘Races and Places’ article, listing and describing food and beverage themed races to elevate one’s refueling fare post half marathon, ranging from chocolates to burritos to bourbon. Basically, the article describes the location where the race is held, the features you will encounter while running, and the treats you receive after you finish the race. Here are my top 3 favorites I am definitely interested in for 2017:
1. MiddleBury Maple Run
- Middlebury, Vermont
- Running views of the Adirondacks to the West and the Green Mountains to the East
- Finish the race with three fluffy pancakes topped with the state’s most famous export (generously poured on top of your hotcakes)
2. The Louisiana Half Marathon
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Running views of local neighborhoods lined with oak trees and plantation-styled homes, LSU campus, and cypress-shaded paths along the Mississippi
- Finish the race with a wristband good for six servings of Cajun grub from 24 local restaurants (including jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp, as well as a vegan village with plant based greens)
3. Mountain Chile Cha Cha Half Marathon
- Pagosa Springs, Colorado
- Running views of private land on the Colorado-New Mexico border
- Finish the race with a bean breakfast burrito, stuffed with green chilies
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