Oyster Race Austin 2012

08 June 2012



For some reason, I think it's a great idea to sign up for these races with friends. I don't usually train much for them ahead of time, and end up paying the price about 2 miles in. This was my 2nd Oyster Race, and while it was insanely tiring, we had a blast!

The Merrell Oyster Urban Adventure Race is a grueling all day race through the city of Austin on foot and bikes. The race travels all over the US to different cities throughout the year. The event was sponsored by Merrell, Chipotle, Whole Foods, Camp Gladiator, The Expedition School, GU, Larabar, Deschute's Brewery, and many more! Proceeds went to Camp Kesem, a free overnight summer camp for children who have or has had a parent with cancer.

Teams consist of either 3 or 6 players and can compete in co-ed, all men or all women teams. Players are given clues at their home base and either must bike or run to each location. There are 6 locations total, and once players reach the location, they must compete in a challenge. This year, the teams competed in:

A Statue Hunt
Shoe Launching and Redneck Horseshoes
Pool Hockey
The Fit Pit
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Beer Pong

The mileage for this year totaled over 25 miles running and cycling in around 5 hours. And yes, we all walked away with both legs still attached.

Our team, Honeys and Nuts, placed 6th overall with a time of 5 hours and 5 minutes! We also won best race outfit with a $50 Merrell gift certificate and a free race shirt!

Check out the website for more information, other cities, as well as how to participate!

9 comments:

  1. looks like an awesome time!!

    sarahsavvystyle.com

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  2. i'm not one for races but that looked super fun!

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    ps. Don't forget to enter my Lily and Laura Bracelet Giveaway

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  3. That sounds like an insanely fun time (and your team name is super cute/pervy :) How do you find all these awesome races? I have got to get in on this action!

    xo
    Kym
    bitty.and.bunny

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  4. Wait you did 25 with out training?! what the??! oh my I have a 5k next week that im freaking out about<< I feel like such a baby now!

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  5. I don't know how I made it! I did a 5k a few weeks before without specifically training for that either. Luckily my days as a runner have somewhat stuck with me. Otherwise they'd just have to leave my body on the side of the road and go on without me.

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  6. Congratulations!! But seriously - without training? You´re my hero now ;)

    xo
    Tana @ apurplenotebook.blogspot.com

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  7. Wow well done on the race, sounds like incredibly hard work! :)

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  8. this is really neat :) and congrats - found you from your comment on abbeys blog :) i couldn't agree more, hard work is something to be proud of.
    excited to be your newest follower!
    -elisabeth
    lavitaebella-elisabeth.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you! Excited to have you reading along! I'll have to check your blog out as well :)

      Britt

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