The MOTHER'S DAY 5K Run/Walk is hosted each year by the Kansas City Express , a running and walking club for women. It's become a tradition for so many women and girls.....and that includes me!!
I've done the run for 5 years now. This year I thought I would skip it since I'd just done a half marathon the Sunday before. However, after talking to a couple of other ladies who had already signed up, I realized I would be sad if I didn't do it! SO I signed up!! Happy Mother's Day to me!!
The following photos are from each of the previous years I've participated!!
The first is from 2011. I think this was my forth 5K ever!! I did it with my daughter (left) and niece (right) . It was a warm and sunny weather day!
In 2012 I did the run alone!! Haha...... not really, there were thousands of others in attendance, but I didn't have any of my friends or family who ran it that year. I recall we were to write a message about why we started running and/or walking and have our photo taken!
The weather was beautiful again that year!
In 2013 I'd been running with Mary (right) for awhile. She's been doing this event lots longer than I have.....I just didn't know her!! It was a pretty cold morning that day!
One of the great parts of this event: the decorated porta potties!! In 2014 Mary and I posed in front of one our favorite ones!! This picture was taken after the race. As I recall it was a muggy morning.
Last year, in 2015, my daughter ran it again! Mary was there as well. It was a another nice weather day!!
The balloon arch in the background is a tradition at this run! They are so fun to start and finish beneath. UP, UP and AWAY are the creators of this wonderful design!
This year Mary and I are once again doing the run!! As of now, they are predicting a chance of RAIN!!!! We will keep our fingers crossed that it holds off, however, I've done two 5Ks in downpours as well as a 10 mile event in drizzle. I'm seasoned . . .and I have a large plastic bag, just in case! :)
One of the extra nice touches by the organizers of this run is the new charm they give to us each year!!! Here are the ones I've received thus far!!!
THE STONE RABBIT looks forward to the new charm I bring home after each of these races....and so do I!! They serve as a reminder of how special an event like this is and how much I enjoy being a part of it year after year!
I hope you have a great Mother's Day celebration!!! I know I am looking forward to mine!!
Please visit Beverly's blog HOW SWEET THE SOUND ! There are a lot of other bloggers who are ready with their weekly shares!!
Happy Pink Saturday!!
DANA
I wish I had your energy and dedication to a good thing. I keep telling myself, get out and walk. I used to walk four miles a day, but got out of the habit.
Posted by: LaVoice | May 06, 2016 at 01:57 PM
Dana, have a fun time! All those medals look great on the Stone Rabbit. '-)
Happy Mother's Day!
Posted by: Sarah | May 07, 2016 at 04:35 PM