The Big Race Revisited

I just got finished looking at the pictures of the YMCA harbor View 5K this past Saturday. There are many pictures of Mary, many pictures of Evil who wasn't even running, Evil Jr got the most pictures. Dede and Heidi got a picture all by themselves. And if you want to see a picture of your pal, well grab a magnifying glass and have at it. There some great shots of the top of my head you can pick out in the pictures of the start.

One thing I noticed was that at the start of the race, I stood still for about 10 frames before I even moved, while the front runners were all off and running. It must be the reason that I finished 28 minutes and 23 seconds after the first runner crossed the finish line. Next year I hope that the two broken legs that I had at race time will have healed so I can make a better showing.

Pictures of the race are here.

The Big Race

Yesterday was the big 5K walk and run at the Rockport YMCA. My spin buds and I were asked to participate in the race. So I personally talked everyone into joining me in the run. It was a beautiful morning for the run. I of course was the first to arrive and made sure that every thing was ready for my crew. We were supposed to all meet at the Y but everyone, but yours truly, was late. Mary, Dede, Heidi and Michelle were all in attendance. As the race started I was thinking that I had better lay back and pick up everyone along the way, that is, if they were in any trouble. So I stayed in the back round and ran a very calculated race. I did not see any of the group after the start. They all took off like bats out of hell. I was so concerned about them that I couldn't put the legs in afterburner stage and fell way behind. When I did finish they were all there waiting for me. I guess I didn't have to worry about them as they all just took off at the start and ran a good race. I don't want to say that I ran a slow race but at the finish line I had to help them take in the timing tables and take down the finish line. Very humiliating.

And real big treat was that Evil was working the race. And if it wasn't for her expert pointing the right direction, well we would have all just run into the bay. Thank god she was there. Also her son Evil Jr. won in his age group. Congratulation to him.