Beer Run 5K 2007

FINISH TIME: 28:08.2
Came in 3rd in my age group.

THE BEST 5K EVER

It was hot. It was humid. I did not like the course which was partial pavement and partial "try not to twist your ankle on this uneven grass path." I am official in that I don't like running a loop twice. I do like out and backs but if I have to run the course twice and I hated it the first time, I'm going to hate it more the second time. I know they did the best they could with what they had. Those are my complaints but my compliments are plentiful.

First, they started us inside next to the beer tank thingys. How cool is that? It became more awesome when they said, "your first beer is on us." Whoo-hoo! As soon as we started, a cloud moved in front of the sun and stayed there for almost the whole run so even though it was muggy, the sun wasn't beating down on us (way to go, God). It was also fantastic to see other RivRunners at the race and to be asked about RivRunners by strangers. Of course, having my parents there to cheer me on is always a bonus, too. The food afterward was good and free (fish & chips from Chippy's and hot dogs from Merindorf's). I also enjoyed winning a prize when they drew my bib # and yes, I enjoyed winning third place (even though my time was slower than before). I realized, though, this was my favorite 5K when the owner announced that everyone wearing a bib # could go in and get a free 6 pack.

My third place and first place medals from the day.

Yes, folks, we got even more free beer! I picked up a variety so I could try them all. The best part of the whole event, though, was sitting with the RivRunners afterward, drinking our beer, eating our food and chatting. I love this group!

My dad and I (He's wearing the old Run 4 Shelter 5K shirt from the early 90s. So awesome)

Angel House 5K 2007

Finish Time: 27:32.5

I took first in my age group! Whoo-hoo!!!!

I thought they had taken the steep hill out of this course but not so. They put it on at the beginning instead of the end. I took it slow and used my arms. The hill slowed me a bit but I didn't walk it and I didn't walk when I got to the top (oh, and I didn't throw up as I saw one woman doing half way up). It was my goal not to walk it but really, a walker could have passed me I went so slow. It was fun running through Mason. I miss it. I ran by Cherry Street and smiled at Joey's old house. I smiled even more as I remembered the walks we used to take around town. I laughed when I ran through the park because I remembered Jenny and I running through it last year. A dog came running up to us and freaked us out pretty bad. I liked the run and I like overtaking the girl I beat in the last two minutes. I really burned it up when I got on that track. I like tracks.