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This year's race season has been challenging between COVID and then having surgery. I was hoping that the 2020 Hot Chocolate OKC race would continue as I am on a streak for 3 year legacy but due to the COVID it makes sense not to have the race. I'm excited that Hot Chocolate OKC 15K/5K has gone virtual so I can earn the awesome swag and continue my legacy.
I ran my first Hot Chocolate Race in 2015 in Dallas. I remember how exciting the environment was and running a race that wasn't a 5K, 10K or half rather a 15K. I had made the trip down from OKC with friends but I was the only one running the 15K. It was just a blast, I love having all the chocolate during the race and getting a medal chocolate bar at the finish line. The bling itself was worth it. Sadly I didn't take many pictures back then but I did come back to the race in 2019 as moving took me away from being close to Dallas. Since Dallas was the closest race when moving back to OKC my friends and I made another trip. I'm so glad I did, I was able to push myself and in the last few miles increase my speed. I love the environment as it's full of all types of runners, may completing their first race/Hot Chocolate race because who wouldn't run for chocolate. Then the finish line always has a bowl of goodies such as Hot Chocolate and various chocolate snacks.
