#15 was the Heart Mini 5K held the second weekend in March in downtown Cincinnati. It was so c-c-c-c-cold. I mean...freezing. I wore so many layers, I wasn't sure I would be able to move. Originally, we were set to walk with the "walkers" at noon. There was no way in hell I was going to hang around until noon...freezing my ass off....to walk anywhere.
So...we jumped ahead and walked with the "serious" runners/ walkers at the 10:30 start time. There were some seriously deranged people walking around in shorts that morning.
Now, many of you know that I do not run. Only if being chased by wild boars. Or small children.....
But this was different.
I ran. Sort of. I jogged. Kind of. I moved quicker than I normally do. And there were many hills...and ups and downs....but I managed to log my personal best time for the event. Only because I though there would be the promise of warmth at the end.
After the race, we were herded into the post-race wave of treats: bananas, water bottles, trail mix. After the previous week's reward of beer after the race....I was disappointed.
I brightened considerably when they handed me a shiny, silver blanket wrap-thing. I will wear it as a cape. Fearless Walker Girl. New Name. Think I'll take it out for a spin.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
#14 Bockfest 5K
Hello......long time, no see.
Really, it's my fault. I have not written in the blog because I have not completed a 5k since Thanksgiving of last year. And there were some fantastic opportunities....
--there was a 5k the day after Christmas, (I was tired...)
--there was a 27K trail run through Kentucky in January (Um..I'm going to pass on that.)
--there was a 15k Run in the Snow (Um, again...I'm not interested.)
--there was a 5k up in Dayton where you removed a layer of clothing at each mile marker and the clothes would be donated to the homeless. (It was also 4 degrees that day.)
...so I decided to pass on all those fantastic opportunities. Stayed in my warm house, sipping cocoa, reading books.
However I did venture out of my cocoon the first weekend in March for the 2nd Annual Bockfest 5K. It was a great day for a walk....balmy, sunshine....a meandering route through the Over the Rhine area ...finishing up at the Bockfest Hall. The money raised goes to the brewery district refurbishment. Hey, if there is an area in town that is all about drinking and brewing beer...I am for its refurbishment. Got to stand for something.
The route was through the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, where I saw all these really trendy restaurants that I want try. (So that is the next challenge....how many new restaurants can I try? Who's with me?)
As we crossed the finish line, a woman runs up to me and says, "Are you Lucy?" (This is NEVER a good sign. It's either the police or the IRS and they aren't asking to be part of your fan club.)
She continues: "I recognize you from your pictures." (I'm thinking...Where? at the Post office?)
Turns out she is one of my Blog groupies and a friend of a friend. So I'm famous. Or infamous. or something like that.
The after-race-post-party was beer and bagels and coneys. The rest of the day...is kind of a blur. Something about Tiffany's, the Home and Garden show and the Wine Festival.
Those of you who know me well...recognize that this is a very watered-down version of the events of the day. However this blog is not meant to be incriminating evidence. So there.
Number 14 is done. 36 to go.
Really, it's my fault. I have not written in the blog because I have not completed a 5k since Thanksgiving of last year. And there were some fantastic opportunities....
--there was a 5k the day after Christmas, (I was tired...)
--there was a 27K trail run through Kentucky in January (Um..I'm going to pass on that.)
--there was a 15k Run in the Snow (Um, again...I'm not interested.)
--there was a 5k up in Dayton where you removed a layer of clothing at each mile marker and the clothes would be donated to the homeless. (It was also 4 degrees that day.)
...so I decided to pass on all those fantastic opportunities. Stayed in my warm house, sipping cocoa, reading books.
However I did venture out of my cocoon the first weekend in March for the 2nd Annual Bockfest 5K. It was a great day for a walk....balmy, sunshine....a meandering route through the Over the Rhine area ...finishing up at the Bockfest Hall. The money raised goes to the brewery district refurbishment. Hey, if there is an area in town that is all about drinking and brewing beer...I am for its refurbishment. Got to stand for something.
The route was through the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, where I saw all these really trendy restaurants that I want try. (So that is the next challenge....how many new restaurants can I try? Who's with me?)
As we crossed the finish line, a woman runs up to me and says, "Are you Lucy?" (This is NEVER a good sign. It's either the police or the IRS and they aren't asking to be part of your fan club.)
She continues: "I recognize you from your pictures." (I'm thinking...Where? at the Post office?)
Turns out she is one of my Blog groupies and a friend of a friend. So I'm famous. Or infamous. or something like that.
The after-race-post-party was beer and bagels and coneys. The rest of the day...is kind of a blur. Something about Tiffany's, the Home and Garden show and the Wine Festival.
Those of you who know me well...recognize that this is a very watered-down version of the events of the day. However this blog is not meant to be incriminating evidence. So there.
Number 14 is done. 36 to go.
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