"Excellence is the unlimited ability to improve the quality of what you have to offer."
~ Rick Pitino ~

... and the beat goes on.

Another race with GREAT perks: FREE same day race packet pickup, FREE gourmet food truck brunch, FREE race day photos, and option to transfer race entry to another location or participant. Yes, it's round two ... LaceUp Running Series - Ventura Half Marathon. Saucony hosted shoe giveaways at the Ventura event with a planking contest. The winner was able to hold a plank for about 7 minutes. There are two more races in the #LexusLaceUp series to get the the challenge bling - any distance.

Good weather on the beach where the race is on a bike path which uses some of same route as Ventura Half Marathon and Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon. It was relaxing and reflective running alongside the beach and on paved trail pathways. .

Here's an except from the race's recap from the official blog:

"After the race, Lexus offered popular post-race massages and refreshing orange and lemon water plus cool, free water bottles available to everyone. The #LexusLaceUp Instagram photo booth was packed, as people who posted photos on Instagram using the hashtag were able to enjoy free printouts of their race experience."

Lexus LaceUp Running Series leadership is supportive and stays engaged with its' ambassadors. I am excited to be on this team and see their race event growth. I'm proud to represent Lexus LaceUp Running Series as an ambassador.