A Sunrise Sprint for BRCA Awareness at Charnow Park

Event Name: Waves for Hope 5K
Location: Hollywood, Florida

Hey there, fellow running enthusiasts! Let me tell you about an amazing morning at Hollywood Beach that had everyone's hearts racing for the right reasons.

You know those perfect Florida mornings when the sun's just peeking over the horizon and the beach is calling your name? That's exactly what greeted us at Charnow Park for the Waves of Hope 5K. And between you and me, there's nothing quite like the sound of running shoes hitting the Broadwalk while waves crash nearby.

Let's talk about the course for a second (because I know you're wondering). Starting at Charnow Park, you get to cruise down the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk – pretty sweet, right? But here's the fun part... this isn't your typical road race. One minute you're on concrete, the next you're dealing with packed sand. It's like nature's own interval training!

Quick tip: if you're planning to run this next time, you might want to tweak your usual running form a bit. The beach sections? They'll have you shortening your stride just a tad. Trust me, your legs will thank you later!

Now, let's chat about why we were all really there – BRCAStrong. These folks are absolute rockstars in the cancer awareness world. They're the ones helping families understand their cancer risk through genetic testing and giving them the support they need. At the event, they had this amazing setup where people could learn all about BRCA gene mutations – stuff that could literally save lives.

You should've seen the finish line (well, actually, you can see it in our photos!). Some folks were sprinting like they had rockets in their shoes, while others were taking it easy, soaking in the moment. But here's what got me – every single person crossing that line had this look... you know the one – part accomplishment, part "wow, I just did something really meaningful."

Find the complete set of race results at Southern Timing.