Woohoo! First race of the season and we didn't die! This perky little 5K moved to downtown South Bend this year. Starting from the Cove, our newly renovated minor league baseball stadium, we got to jog back and forth across the St. Joe River.
This year around 1600 showed up in the chilly, breezy morning to raise money and show support for breast cancer victims and survivors. This is my favorite race of the season, probably because the theme color is pink and many people have teams with funny names and costumes, plus they provide the best snacks (fruit trays, yogurt, brie, croissants)!
The sponsors do an incredible job of honoring the survivors, with a parade and victory chant, fancy flowers and hot pink boas. While I would absolutely NOT want anyone to have to go through cancer, it is kinda nice to be on the other side and be recognized. Although compared to the stories of many, my blip in the road is embarrassing to mention.
This year around 1600 showed up in the chilly, breezy morning to raise money and show support for breast cancer victims and survivors. This is my favorite race of the season, probably because the theme color is pink and many people have teams with funny names and costumes, plus they provide the best snacks (fruit trays, yogurt, brie, croissants)! The sponsors do an incredible job of honoring the survivors, with a parade and victory chant, fancy flowers and hot pink boas. While I would absolutely NOT want anyone to have to go through cancer, it is kinda nice to be on the other side and be recognized. Although compared to the stories of many, my blip in the road is embarrassing to mention.
Regardless, Dale and I had fun on this lovely little run. The fundraising is still open through the end of the month for this very worthy cause that helps provide screening and treatment for local women. I hope others will consider donating and coming out to join us next year (April 28, 2012), but if that's not your thing, just remember "I Am The Cure"!
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Race for the rack, LOVE it!!
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