(In past years I have suspected that this race is longer than 3.1 miles. Dad confirmed that it is actually 3.19. So there you have it. Adjust the times accordingly.)
Finally we enjoyed beautiful weather at this race! The last two years we have run (or walked very pregnantly) through rain and wind. The sunshine surely helped contribute to lower times compared to past years. Also, I have been running regularly all winter and spring, and lately training for a half marathon which is in a month. I was ready to run at this spring race. Jonny, on the other hand, has only run a few times since the fall. While this surely wasn't his fastest time (I beat him, which really doesn't happen often - even when he pushes the kids) he still kicked it and came in at a pretty quick pace. (Click here for the full race results.)
This race wasn't a huge one, so it was fun that most of us placed. Jonny placed third, I placed first (out of 25 in the 20-29 group), Dad placed first, Mom placed first, and Cami placed third. I also placed first in women overall! I believe that is a first for me. It was fun to be at the front of the pack. I was actually surprised when I saw the results because I knew there was one woman in front of me. But it turns out she as running the 10k and did the second loop. (Man, she was fast. I tried to catch her and just couldn't. Then she kept that pace and ran 3 more miles! Wow.)
Everyone had to leave to we stayed to collect the medals. (Man, I wish they'd just pass out the stuff right after each race. We had to wait for an hour for the 10k and mile run to finish. Oh brother. At least there was a bounce house for the kids to play in.) Jonny and I received ours, but we had Julia go up for the others. It was so funny to see her go up there three times and get the medals piled on! She received quite the applause.
Oh yes, and HAPPY 6th ANNIVERSARY to Jonny and me. What better way to celebrate than by running together? I love you, Jonny. Thanks for letting me beat you as an anniversary present.
(Yes, this was Raggedy Ann's first race.)
Yes, this humongous trophy will most likely be in the garbage can soon. As awesome as it is, my anti-clutter tendencies just probably won't allow for it!
Not sure why Julia is crying here. She just ate two ice cream sandwiches and has three medals and a trophy. What could possibly be wrong!?
P.S. Jonny learned a lesson after this race. At home he got to work immediately and mowed the lawn. He felt dizzy and nauseous after that. Too much sun, too much exertion, not enough water. He finally felt himself again after taking a long nap. Take it easy next time, Jonny my love!
