Here I was (on the right) at 8:00 a.m. with three of my five running buddies last Sunday on Mother's Day. . .getting ready to run a 5k!! I have to say I LOVED the PINK t-shirts we received this year!!
The morning started out pretty chilly, but once that sun came out and we were into our run, I was really regretting that I'd chosen to wear a long sleeved shirt! Actually, there was no room to complain ....it was a gorgeous day!
(L to R) Linda, Mary, Joan, me!
While waiting with 3,999 other female runners/walkers for the official "start" of the 5K, I took this photo in an attempt to capture just a bit of how HUGE this annual event is. The Mother's Day 5K Run/Walk is put on each year by a local girl's running club, The KC Express. And it is a BLAST !!
I don't have any photos of us actually running, but this was taken after we'd finished!! I think we all look pretty good for having just completed 3.1 miles!
We are holding little papers entitled "Why I'm Doing the Mother's Day 5K?" Our answer...."BECAUSE WE CAN, LADIES!"
I have to add how much more I look forward to these events now that I know one of my running buddies will most likely be there, too.
Part of the fun of this event is all of the great "after the run" food!!! Lots of great items like bagels and bananas and yogurt and chocolate milk just to name a few!
Another item we receive each year is a charm!!! This year. . .we were given the PINK one!! I love these!!!
This year, we also received socks with PINKNESS in the heels and toes.....and our bib numbers were on PINK, too!!
I have to share with you that I also had a huge thrill to find out my time was good enough be first place in my age division. . .and for that I was given those wonderful DICK'S gift certificates!!
The good stuff doesn't stop there!! They always hand out tiaras for the participants, too!! I needed a model for mine and THE STONE RABBIT was only too happy to do that for me!!
Oh, and while it doesn't show up very well in this photo, I also received an awesome little trophy for my first place time!!
I have to share with you that this is one of the many decorated porta potties!! Oh my, you just know it's gonna be a good time when you see this waiting for you!!
The rest of my Mother's Day was outstanding, too!! I hope yours was as well!
Please visit Beverly's blog HOW SWEET THE SOUND because there are lots and lots of other bloggers ready and waiting to share their PINKS with you this weekend!!
Have a great PINK SATURDAY and get out and do something FUN!!
DANA
You are all quite the team. Kudos to all. And, pink tiaras for everyone.
Happy Pink Saturday, Dana.♥
Posted by: | May 17, 2013 at 12:50 PM
I love, love, love this! I am a runner and love seeing women come together to celebrate the life of so many! And the gifts were fantastic! Well done!
Posted by: Maria Angelique | May 17, 2013 at 01:18 PM
A wonderful cause and great for you. I am sure after you started the run you warmed up.
Posted by: LaVoice | May 17, 2013 at 04:06 PM
Happy Pink Saturday! What a fabulous post. Beautiful women running for a wonderful cause. I love the charms and freebies you received. You are awesome Ms. Dana! Grace xoox
Posted by: Grace | May 17, 2013 at 05:46 PM
Good morning Dana, As always I am impressed with your perfect Pink Saturday post. How inspiring and fun. You look so happy and 'thin' which inspires me. HA! There are soooo many benefits to running. Great little gifts and gifts to spend. Kudos to you and your running friends. I admire you all.
Gotta run...my BIL had hip replacement surgery and we are on our way out to visit him this morning. He is doing well.
I am glad you had a wonderful mother's day.
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | May 18, 2013 at 06:43 AM
Well done! Love your photos and love that you do this every year!
HPS,
Robin
Posted by: RobinfromCA | May 18, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Good morning Dana, Thank you for the sweetest comment on my Friends post. I treasure you as my friend so much. I hate having less time to blog but it still is something I will always love to do. I read the story about the 68 year old woman and loved her inspiration to run. I will still walk to my tape though. Our mountain roads are not running or walking friendly. We have a climb just a few hundred feet from our home and we call it "heart attack hill" HA! Really, it is a mountain road and much more than a hill.
We are going to Florida tomorrow to see our honor student granddaughter graduate from HS with 15 credits under her belt for her freshman year of college. 4.0 average with only one 'B' EVER in all her years of school. She has duel enrolled in college along with her last two years of HS. She starts college this fall at the Univ. of FL. Her cousin, our grandson, was also accepted at U of F. We are so proud of them. Ashley is 5th in her class of 381 students. She also was very active in sports and band. I don't know how she kept up with her grades with all the activities she had. She was also president of her senior class. I am shamefully bragging but grandparents have a right to brag. HA!
Have a wonderful weekend. If I am not visiting on Sat. you will know why.
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne, backyard neighbor | May 23, 2013 at 07:23 AM