Running has long been one of my favorite activities, so you can imagine how excited I was when Jenna told me she wanted to run a 5k.
Along with some friends from work, she signed up for the Jingle Bell 5k, which took place yesterday.
We have been training for the race for the past month or so. She was ready. The only potential variable would be the weather, especially since October and November have been absolutely perfect for running so far. The forecast called for 45 degrees and partly sunny. However, that turned into 38 degrees and cloudy/windy.
I registered for the race too, but only as a pacer and for moral support.
The race ended up going quite well. Jenna had a target time of 35 minutes, without any walk breaks. She finished in 33:45!! She ran each mile quicker than the previous one, which in my opinion is extraordinary for a first race!
Thankfully, she enjoyed it enough that she wants to run another one!
The SLPs of SW Rehab.
Good thing we were "All ready" registered
Pre-race picture
Lauren looking strong
Couldn't be happier, even after 2 miles!
Meg and Lindsey. Lindsey told me she was 'dying' at this point, despite the big smile.
Meg and Lindsey finishing strong
Posing with Frosty after a successful race.
Post-race photo, just as happy as pre-race
Here are a couple of action shots, courtesy of my parents and sister Abby, who came out to support us!
And finally, a live race video. Sorry its a bit shaky, but I had to run backwards in order to capture it.
Several weeks ago, Jenna and I headed down to Indianapolis to visit family, as well as attend the Covered Bridge Festival.
This was my first ever covered bridge festival. Everyone else had been, and were excited to 'show me the ropes'.
We got up at the crack of dawn in order to get there before the crowd. I didn't realize that an event in the middle of seemingly nowhere southwestern Indiana could actually get crowded.
I could not have been more wrong. There were people of all types at this event. I was told that over 2 million people visit over the 10 day festival!
The other thing I found shocking was the number of things that were deep fried. I mean, who really needs their peanut butter and jelly sandwich deep fried?
I realize some people splurge for a day or two and eat all this 'junk food', but judging from the figure and form of many of the people I saw, this type of diet is a lifestyle for them.
We did get to take a short tour of the mill that is still in operation which was fairly informative but the majority of this festival is eating and shopping.
I did manage to survive the event, and live to tell about it. Here's a few pictures from our day...
A little coffee in the morning
The crew
That pot in front of us is filled with 'soup beans'
The covered bridge
Lookin' good in our shades
People watching and drinking more coffee
I chose to forgo the deep fried stuff and eat some ribs
