A Runners Mom & More: Blog 365 ~ Long post Ahead...Grab something to Drink & maybe a Snack

Weekend Re-Cap of Triple Crown Races.....

Starting on Friday evening I went to a 'new' to me race location. One of my runners is a volunteer at the YMCA in Paris Ky and was helping to organize their 1st 5K. I couldn't pass up to opportunity to help her & them...

OMG it was Cold !! And to think I drove 1 1/2 hours 😀 to be out in the middle of NoWhere...but, for those that showed up to run it was so worth it to see them cross the finish line. The Paris-Bourbon County YMCA has served their community since 1913. The Y is in the business of nurturing the potential of children and teens (Youth Development), improving health and well-being (Healthy Living) and motivating people to support their neighbors and the larger community (Social Responsibility).

Several supported the Paris-Bourbon County YMCA by participating in the Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run/Walk or Fun Walk on the beautiful cross country course in Bourbon County Park. The 5K course was almost exactly the same course used for the 2022 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships! How cool was This!!

Starting the race coming 'down' a hillside and not in a orderly line-up was very different and wasn't expected, getting photos was challenging!

Photos from the race can be viewed HERE---> YMCA Shamrock Shuffle

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After getting home and trying to get a few hours sleep it was EARLY:THIRTY on Saturday morning for Lucky Leprechaun Half-10miler-5K event.

This event was postponed from earlier this month due to the storms/tornado we had. We didn't end up with the attendance like we normally would have, [many choose virtual option because of other races] but we still had about 350 runners show up. so all in all it was a good turn out. The weather was a 'Brisk Cold' first thing, and I did add an extra layer of gear. I Always get to the race events early to assist if needed for packet pick-ups [race bibs, shirt detail etc] and Saturday was no different. I was able to help 'my' local kids by getting their stuff and having it ready for them in my car...it doesn't sound like a lot but you'd be amazed how great it feels to sleep an extra 30 minutes knowing your not going to stand in line to wait.

A little about the race: The RESCHEDULED 6th Annual Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler & 5K in historic Versailles, Kentucky was originally planned for Saturday, March 4th but was postponed due to the severe wind storms/tornados in Central Kentucky.

WE REOPENED ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS IN THE 13.1, 10 MILER & 5K.

Race shenanigans will start and finish at beautiful Falling Springs Recreation Center in Versailles and feature a scenic course on country roads passing through the heart of horse country. The race will benefit The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and The Woodford Humane Society.

From the First runner in .. to the last runner to finish 3 1/2 hours later I'm there!

This RaceRise produced event is PERFECT PREP RACE for Run The Bluegrass, Derby Half/Full, Flying Pig, or Horse Capital races.

Photos from the race can be viewed HERE---> Pre-Race & Start line and HERE---> Finish Line

Results are HERE---> RaceRise.com

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Dance Blue was another event going on that I was originally going to but well you know postponements happen....

Details about the race are Here---> DanceBlue 2023 Results are Here---> RaceRise.com

Back Home to get photos loaded and get a few household things done then it was time to meet the 'R-Jong Tribe' for dinner with the hubby's. This was the first time ALL of us have met for a night out and it was Amazing! My poor hubby, I've put him in so many social situations. Early in our relationship I warned him it would happen. I'm a severe Type-A, him not so much. But, he had a great time just like I knew he would. [ No pic for the first outing, we'll get the guys on board for them next time ] Afterwards he said 'Roob you realize we're the peons of the group...😮 well I didn't know what my friends hubby's did, all I know is all are retired except one. So our group has broadened to include a retired Corporate Lawyer, retired AT&T Electrical Software Engineer, retired Government D.E.A. agent, and a Pumanologist that is ranked in the top 5% in his field locally and in our region. We're a diverse group for sure!

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Finally, Sunday morning and off to church to take new 2023 Board photos...

I'm still having a spiritual struggle at FCC, but I'm going to finish all my commitments then most likely start attending FBC on a more regular basis. The hub's is a board chairperson and has a longer FCC commitment than I do. We'll just be a split household for a while.

Left church and headed to my final Triple Crown race event The Burke 5.74K.

This event is a favorite of mine. It honors one of the police officers that was killed in the line of duty. The out pouring Love & Friendships he had was amazing!

About the race: This event is being held in Memory of Officer Burke Rhoads of the Nicholasville Police Department. It was an honor to be able to have this 5.74K in remembrance of him. We are thankful for the FOP and Nicholasville Police Department for hosting this event. The community has shown such tremendous support for our family and the officers of NPD. We are grateful to be able to give back to the Fraternal Order of Police and the Nicholasville Police Department with the proceeds from the run that will support the community programs in Jessamine County and the City of Nicholasville.

WHY A 5.74K?

Simply put, Officer Burke Rhoads was a unique and rigorous individual and his badge number was 574. The Nicholasville Police Department retired his badge but it only seems fitting to bring it out of retirement to make an event as distinctive and challenging!