I have to admit I was questioning my sanity when my alarm went off at 3:30 AM. I needed to get up by then to eat breakfast, have a cup of coffee, walk my dog for a mile, and leave for the light rail by 4:45, I allowed 30 minutes to get to the light rail, buy my ticket, and get in line. It took a half hour to get downtown, and then there was the 3/4 mile walk to the race start. I was freezing and ended up buying a second shirt to help keep warm. Why was I doing this?
Once the sun came out and I met up with friends, all was good. It became a beautiful day. The race was well-supported. The volunteers were fantastic. The race supports a great cause. And I finished. What more can one ask? Well, maybe a bit more speed next time would be nice.
And most special, just as I crossed the finish line the band was playing "Hooked on a Feeling" (the Ooga-Chaka song). Do you believe in coincidences? I don't. I had my own cheering section.
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| State Capitol at 6 AM |
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| Me with the Capitol in the background, 10 AM |
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| Great race bling: a hooded jacket, a hat, a medal, a bag, and a hot chocolate finishers mug which had been filled with hot chocolate, chocolate dip, and lots of dippers. I'm still on a sugar high. |
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| Best finisher's medal ever....a chocolate bar, of course |
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