Toot Toot

I know this blog is mainly for The P, but I have to toot my own horn, just a little. I am proud to say that I achieved one of my goals last weekend, by running an 8k (that's 5 miles). Anyone who know me, knows I am not much of a runner (in fact I wasn't much of an exerciser until about 5 years ago). Through Stroller Strides I have been running a little more and living at the beach finally got me motivated to sign up for a race. I totally could have started with a 5k, but the timing wasn't right, so I just went for the 8k. The race was part of the Neptune Festival and it started and ended at 24th St. at the beach. I was expecting a semi-cool morning in late September, perfect for running (I can't believe I jsut said that, perfect and running don't belong in the same sentence). Anyway, cool it was, the "perfect" for running part is debatable since it was pouring down rain. Luckily Adam talked me into going anyway (with promises of breakfast if it didn't work out), and I am so glad I went. There were 6 moms from Stroller Strides there and a few of us ran together. Yes, it was pouring, but at least it wasn't sweltering or super windy. It's strange, but I actually enjoyed the run and I am very certain that is the first time in my life I have ever run 5 miles straight. Woo hoo! I even finished 25th out of 54 in my age group. It's not the best, but at least it's average ;) Besides I wasn't out to get the best time, I was just there to finish, and I did! While I was gone The P stayed home with BaBa and PaPa and made a special poster for me.

Here is the link to some pictures from the race. Needless to say, I won't be purchasing any ;) http://www.triduo.com/searchraceresults.php?race_id=1643&bib=682&s=e

Luckily the rain stopped in the afternoon and we were able to bring The P out to enjoy the parade with Jeff and 'Phia. (I'm not sure who liked Sponge Bob more).

We also saw the awesome sand castle sculptures.