The ultimate EPIC Sunday Funday! Almost exactly 1 year after my c-section and I am so proud to have just finished my first EPIC series obstacle race. It was the perfect mixture of challenging but still achievable (even for someone who may have neglected to do weights for almost a month.)
Almost exactly 1 year after my c-section and I am so proud to have just finished my first EPIC series obstacle race
I loved that this race was so obstacle-heavy, and also that each obstacle had the option to do beginner, intermediate, and hard variations. I stuck with beginner and intermediate and am feeling like I’m on top of the world, and also a little bit like I got hit by a truck.(If you look through the photos, you will see the “hit by a truck” look on my face towards the end! But in a good “I’m a badass” kind of way.)
If you look through the photos, you will see the “hit by a truck” look on my face towards the end! But in a good “I’m a badass” kind of way
It felt so good to push myself in different ways for each obstacle. Running and climbing come really easily to me, so I was able to breeze through those obstacles. Climbing the rope and hoisting the keg with a pulley were great intermediate challenges because they were hard and different, but I still did okay. The upper body challenges were the toughest for me.
Does anyone else cry after really intense workouts or am I a total weirdo?
Carrying the keg around the track for that last lap was brutal! I couldn’t even get it onto my shoulders without help! But once it was on there, I made my way around the track and finished. And totally cried at the end out of pride and relief. (Does anyone else cry after really intense workouts or am I a total weirdo?) If you are looking for a fitness challenge, definitely check out the Epic course in your city. You can use promo code PARENTDAZE for 10% off at any of their events in 2018! Here is their link! https://www.epicseriesocr.com/
Did I mention there was a kids’ course too? For $20, Katie got to participate in the kids’ EPIC course! She loved learning new workouts and testing her limits. And I loved sharing this fitness experience with her. It was a great opportunity for the whole family to enjoy fitness together. And watching Katie made me realize I need to improve my planking! Hers is on point!
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Pre race!
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Hoisting the keg
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Climbing is my jam!
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Carrying the keg. Dying here!
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Oh-so-tired!
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Katie hitting the tire
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Attempt at box jumps
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Katie’s plank > my plank
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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Street Artists working on a new piece
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A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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Street Artists working on a new piece
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A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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Street Artists working on a new piece
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A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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Street Artists working on a new piece
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A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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Street Artists working on a new piece
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-
A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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Street Artists working on a new piece
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-
A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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-
The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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-
Street Artists working on a new piece
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-
A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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-
Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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-
The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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Some of the local art on display
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-
Street Artists working on a new piece
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-
A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
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-
Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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-
The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
What Is it?: First Fridays is a street fair held the first Friday of every month in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach. There is food, music, art, street vendors, performers, face-painting, and more. Each month has a different theme (In February when we went it was Mardi Gras!) and it is a free family-friendly event!
Fun Tips:
- – The big red bus and the trolley provide free transportation up and down the street if you don’t want to walk
- – Dress up for the theme to make it more fun!
- – The address for the event is on Atlantic, but the event takes place all along Atlantic between Bixby Rd and San Antonio Dr
- – Check out the local art!
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Face Painting at First Fridays
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-
Some of the local art on display
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-
Street Artists working on a new piece
-
-
A band performing at the Expo Arts Center (this is where the alcohol is!)
-
-
Me and Isabelle with some people in the Mardi Gras parade
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-
The free trolley
Cost: Free
Hours: The first Friday of every month from 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Stroller Friendly: Yes
Inside/Outside: Outside
Alcohol: Yes – at the expo center they sell beer and wine during the event, or you could stop for a drink at one of the local restaurants!
Parking: Yes, there is street parking – some free and some metered depending on where you park. Or you could walk, bike, or take public transportation if you don’t want to deal with finding a spot.
Active family: No
Food: You are allowed outside food and drinks, as this is an outdoor event, but there is plenty of food for purchase here as well.
Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and are in no way affiliated with the official First Fridays. The information I provided is based upon my own experience at First Fridays and the hours, fees, location, and anything else is subject to change in subsequent years. Please call ahead to verify any information given before planning your trip.
