I love to run for a cause. The proceeds of this race went to the cancer center at AF Hospital. There's something powerful and inspiring about running with 250 other people, who, whether they actually like running or not, are helping to support a greater cause, rather than simply running just to run. I'm all about it.
Rudi rode her bike along the route and cheered us on. Julia was thrilled about that. ("Ru-ee and bike!") Gabe was a gem, not fussy at all even though it was his nap-time. What awesome little friends we have.
It was a beautiful day, unlike the freezing day we ran this race two years ago. Jonny and the kids came in seventh overall! (How would you like to be beat by a guy pushing two kids in a big stroller. It happens to me every time!) I came in 16th overall: first place in my division, and third place overall in women. Julia loved my medal and I was surprised to be awarded a $20 gift card to Texas Road House, a steak place we really like. But that's not all we brought home with us. Besides the long-sleeve wicking shirts, bags of awesome coupons, and fancy water bottles for beating Mike (the hospital director), my raffle number won a $25 gift card to a fancy lady's clothes store and Jonny's number was called out for another cool water bottle! Must have been our lucky day. (Sorry you didn't win anything, Cami! Maybe next year...)
As it turns out, this has been quite the award-winning summer for us. At least one of us has placed in nearly every race we've run. This race marks my third time placing first in my age group this summer. While we don't run races to win, it is invigorating to place once in a while!
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I've been passed several times by a runner pushing two kids in a stroller. Then I feel like a wimp.
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