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Who doesn't love a good theme race? When you add in chocolate goodness and sweet and salty confections, it doesn't get any better. It's been a few years since I've ran the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15K and I'm very excited. I ran the race for the first time in April of 2015 and due to scheduling conflicts I haven't returned in 3 years.
I Finished! 15K 1:23:27
That was at the top of a blog post I wrote about my first experience running this race. If you want, you can check it out here. My average time was 8:58/mile. Going into the race this year, I have a goal of finishing with a time of 8:30/mile. 1:19:14 would put me over the moon. Challenge accepted! I have been working hard with strength training and varying up my workouts. I feel stronger and I know that I'm faster.
So, WHY run the Allstate Hot Chocolate?
The SWAG is pretty cool! Just check out the awesome pull over! I love purple!
The medals. Don't they look good enough to eat?? I don't know about you... but I love running races that have nice looking medals! It's a great reward at your finish line!
It's a USATF-certified course that has been certified for accuracy. Is there anyone that hasn't run the 15K distance yet? It's just enough to feel like you're challenged, and in my opinion, a great race to really work on maintaining speed! Here's the course map!
The course winds through some of the most beautiful parts of Minneapolis with beautiful city-scape views most of the run! It does have some slight elevation changes, but nothing too concerning. If you can, train a few hills before this race as it's not flat.
When you register, make SURE to use code BRHCMINN18 at checkout for a special FREE baseball cap!
I hope to see you in Minneapolis on April 14th! I'll be there anxious to cross that finish line and fill my belly with yummy chocolate goodness!
