Well winter has not yet begun but I am Dreaming of Cherry Blossoms today…10 whole miles of them at the Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 mile race. A few months ago, I applied to be one of the 4 race ambassadors for this iconic DC race and was ecstatic to find out that I was chosen this year. I could not be more excited! I will be documenting my training along with these 3 other ambassadors starting in January. (Dale , Laetitia-Laure, and Sarah Beth)
Dreaming of Cherry Blossoms…
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 mile race will be held on April 8, 2018 and starts right in front of the iconic Washington Monument in heart of Washington, DC. Way back in 2008, The Cherry Blossom 10 miler was my first long distance race ever. That day, I woke up to a torrential down pour of epic proportions. I knew nothing back then about running in the rain much less running 10 miles in the rain. My shoes were full of water, my feet blistered and my hair sopping wet. All I could think as I crossed that finish line was, “now I am a real runner”. I’ve learned a few things the last ten years and this April I will run my 7th Cherry Blossom 10 miler.
With over 16,000 runners, the Cherry Blossom has become a rite of spring for runners from all over the country. With views of the famous Cherry Blossom trees, Washington Monument, Kennedy Center, Watergate and the The Memorial Bridge it’s a quintessential must do DC race for any runner.
Beginning at the end of January, I will be documenting my training and following the official 10 week training plan. Who wants to come run The Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 miler with me? The lottery opens on Friday, December 1 and is open for 10 days. Sign up here to receive info on registering. Special thanks to my friend, Coco, who encouraged me to apply.
Tell me- Have you run the Cherry Blossom 10 miler? Who is entering the lottery?
Linking up
Ive entered the lottery before but havent gotten in! Maybe Ill think about trying this year. Its always been a race I wanted to do!
Oh you should!
Congrats on being picked to be a race ambassador! How exciting! Can’t wait to follow along with your training 🙂
Had I not already signed up for a half marathon day, I would put my name in the lottery. Maybe next year!
Ah thanks and bummer but yes next year
Such a good idea to run that! Have to think about marathons as well.
Yes definitely a fun one to run sometime
Ahhhhh!!!! How exciting girl!!! Congrats on getting selected.
Thanks should be a blast
I’d love to run–I don’t know if I can swing a third trip in the spring, tho! Congrats on being selected as race ambassador.
One of these days you must come to DC and do a race
My first Cherry Blossom was 2016 where it was snowing and I DNS because I was so afraid of the weather. So this year was my first and last of running this race. It is a beautiful run but it seems that the weather never cooperates.
the weather can be a little tricky. 2016 was a very cold year but most years we are in the 50’s for that time of year
Yeah! I’m so excited you were selected! I know you’re going to inspire so many others training for this race. 🙂
Thanks so much and so glad you encouraged me to apply
This looks like such an awesome race! My spring break is around this time and I’ll have to keep this race in mind if we’re not traveling 😉
Yes definitely do! The lottery is opening soon
Yes keep it in mind it’s a good one!
One day, I’ll do that race… it may not be for a few years until at least a couple of the kids are tucked away in college… but eventually… I have been to DC during the cherry blossom festival, but sadly it was before I became a runner
Oh yes once your kids go off to college you will have lots more time!
Congratulations! I’d love to run it someday. And I do need to visit DC before I die. Hmmmm.
Yes you do! You should!
gorgeous cherry blossoms, I’d dream of that rate & the blossoms too!
It’s a beautiful time of year in DC
I’ve never done this race but want to so badly! It’s a bucket list event for me for sure. So exciting that you’re an ambassador for them this year.
I am really excited and I hope that you get to come to DC and run it one year
Congratulations! What a fun birthday present. 🙂
I would love to come run Cherry Blossom one of these years. When I stop running MCM I’ll switch!
Yes definitely! I hope you do have the chance to run it sometime
How exciting to be an ambassador for such a great race – filled with lots of memories for you, too. 🙂 That first one 10 years ago doesn’t sound much fun, but look at you now!!
Thanks yes should be a really fun race to train for this year
Sounds like an awesome event! I am such a wuss, I have never done any real running in the rain. Those cherry blossoms are just beautiful.
Sometimes you have no choice!
I’ve seen other bloggers post pics of this run and it looks so beautiful!!
It is a beautiful course that time of year
I have read such good things about this race. I’d like to do it one of these years. I hear it’s gorgeous when they are blooming.
It sure is! I hope you have the chance to run it some time
Sounds like a lovely time! Love the pics!
It is a really fun race to run
How exciting to be named an ambassador!
Thanks I am really thrilled!
Oh this sounds like a fun race. I’ve never been to DC for the cherry blossoms, but I hear it’s amazing!
Amazing indeed! Hope you have the chance to visit during the spring
I haven’t run the Cherry Blossom but I absolutely love DC. I was there twice last month and will be there again next month! Congrats on being an ambassador. This sounds like an awesome race!
Sounds like you need to enter the lottery!
Congrats on the ambassador gig! I’ve not run this race but I hear wonderful things about it every year.
I think you should come run it with me!
Huge congrats to you!! This race has been on my radar for a couple years…. the distance and the location make it perfect….too bad it’s so far away ;-(
It’s not that far! Just saying…
Looks like an awesome race! Such a pretty time of year!
It is a great time to run in DC
How cool it must be to run this race – assuming you don’t have horrible rain! Can’t wait to see your pictures!
Yes already hoping for great weather!
CONGRATS! Sounds like an amazing race. Gorgeous pics 🙂
Thanks I am excited about it
Congrats on being chosen as an ambassador! 🙂 I have never done a cherry blossom run or any races in DC but I would love to! If I was able to run in DC someday, which race would you recommend?
It depends what distance you are looking for? What time of year?
Well, I’m sure MCM is awesome, so how about a 10 miler or half when it is not freezing cold?
This looks like so much fun! I want to go to DC during the cherry blossom season! We’re going for the first time to DC! I’m excited!
Fabulous! I hope you have a great time here
I would love to go to DC for the cherry blossoms one day. I bet it’s so pretty you don’t even remember you’re running!
Well I don’t know about that!!
So pretty now you have me dreaming of cherry blossoms and spring! Congrats on being an ambassador!
Thanks so much friend!
The Cherry Blossom 10 miler was my very first long distance race as well, back in 2010. can’t wait to do it again (sadly… I haven’t made a ton of progress as a runner since then…)
It is a great first race! It’s going to be a blast to train virtually together this is your year!