Well, I did it! After a wonderful pre-Thanksgiving dinner with parents in Long Beach, I woke up on Thursday morning and we drove over to Belmont Shores.
(One of these pictures shows me getting ready at the start of the race!)
Jodi drove (as we've found I generally get into "race mode" about 2 hours before each event!), and as I'd registered the day before we were able to walk around and peruse the event prior to me running.
We watched the "Kids Race" that started at 8am, and we saw people throwing rubber chickens. The whole event was sponsored, and my new friend (I hope it's ok to call you my friend, Justin!) was there leading the day.
I did wind up finishing up near the front (40:01)...Jodi said I was within the top 30 (out of 1,000+ runners). Of course, it wasn't a "race," it was a Turkey Trot... :)
I've got some pictures to share...will post those later this week!
Jodi - thanks for sharing! The tables are turning for me as next month I will not be waiting at the finish line for my runner - I, too, will be crossing the finish line (I hope)!
Posted by: Lisa Snider | December 01, 2006 at 07:32 AM
Hi Lisa,
I'm the happy groupie. Usually for early morning races, I have my latte, my dog, and a camera.
This was a cute community event with the kids "race", it lasted all of 5 minutes or so. And the rubber chicken throwing contest. And the Mr. & Ms. Drumstick competition! Too funny. Very creative and old fashioned "we-know-it's-hokie" sort of way.
Lots of people with dogs and babies out for the holiday morning. I actually really enjoyed seeing people spending the day together like this - outside, doing something healthy and doing something together.
We had a great dinner with my folks later that day, then were off to Yosemite for the rest of the long weekend. What a treat!
Best wishes,
Jodi
Posted by: Jodi Womack | November 29, 2006 at 05:01 PM
Hey Jason, way to go! As a fellow "runner's widow," I would love to know Jodi's perspective!
Posted by: Lisa Snider | November 29, 2006 at 02:27 PM