Blog 365 ~ HBD Baylee ~ Race 1 of 3 for this weekend

 

Happy 25th to Baylee my 'Second to No One' G'Kid.

She doesn't really speak let alone see any of this side of the family [though in communication with her sister-thank goodness] so I'm not sure how she's doing...

This is one of the last few photos I have of her, My Love is unconditional & I do pray she will eventually come around.

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As I mentioned before I have a few 'lofty' goals I'm WILL be doing in 2024....one of them is Muddy Princess.

2024 registration opened up....I signed up...made a team...social media posted inviting everyone & anyone that wanted to join me was Welcomed....then BAM!! Already have 4 more joining me. How cool are we gonna be. I can't wait. So, there's 2 of my 7 [or🤔8?] events committed. The first is Flying Pig 3-Way Challenge w/cheese. #igotthis

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Now onto a race re-cap, tonight was the 2nd Annual Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run benefitting The Foster Care Council. Nothing Bundt Cakes and will be providing a mini-Bundt cake to every participant. 

Oh..My..YUM!

THE FOSTER CARE COUNCIL mission is to provide academic, enrichment, clothing, & mentorship opportunities for Kentucky’s foster children that have been removed from their home due to abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

<--My little friend Norah told me her secret...😉she's going to be a big Sister!!

Supporting MOM...

always Happy to see me at Finish Lines,

his puppy was trying to catch up

just cruising along..

KIM!!!

<--great to see Crystal back at races, 

they're becoming a couple of my favorites..

It's been a Loooong day and it's going to be a short night, catch-up with everyone tomorrow.

Other Race Photos Here--->  8-4-23 Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run 

Race results Here---> Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run Results 

Blog 365 ~ Crank & Boom 3K race re-cap

 Another chance to be at Wellington Park for ICE 🍨🍦CREAM...

I mean work a race for ICE CREAM🍦🍨

8th Annual Crank & Boom Sprint For Scoops 3K on this muggy evening...438 runner/walkers have signed up for this simple 3K event...🍦it's the chance for 🍦...and of course the charity partner FEED. 

Partial proceeds and 100% of runner/walker donations will benefit Fayette Eating Education & Delivery (FEED). FEED is working to help students in Lexington one school at a time by providing weekend food bags so these kids have food on the weekend when they aren't in school.

FEED offers weekend bags of food (distributed on Fridays) and financial resources for backpack programs to Lexington schools for children in need. Financial resources are distributed to the school's Family Resource Coordinator for the singular purpose to provide weekend backpacks for their students in need. These financial resources are provided on an application basis and help "fill in the gaps" in existing backpack programs.

​FEED is currently providing the actual backpacks for a number of Fayette County schools. If a school is being serviced by FEED, these bags contain shelf stable milk, fruit, vegetable, protein, grain, and a snack. A fresh fruit or vegetable is provided when available.

​One bag of food costs approximately $6, with shelf stable milk being the most expensive item. A single bag is packed with dairy, fruit/vegetable, protein, and grains. All items are shelf stable. Their goal is to provide fresh fruit, such as apples or oranges, when possible.

7-21-23 Crank & Boom 3K  <---view photos here...

Crank & Boom Sprint For Scoops 3K Results  <---results are here...

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Huge thanks to Toa Green for having me as their official photographer for this event....Toa was also recently featured in the August issue of Southern Living.

Time for this chick to relax a bit and get some sleep...no race in the morning but lot's to get done before it gets too hot, and a busy week ahead.

Blog 365 ~ Lunch Lady 5K Re-Cap

 

Shewee The morning came Waaay earlier than I thought it would....and Geez'o'Pete I sure needed the ☕ Coffee ☕ !! Thank goodness I had already prepped some instant oatmeal & laid out clothes options. I really need to not read 📚so long on Friday nights.

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So it's Race Day Saturday! 

Lunch Ladies Hustle 5K another Fun Race with lots of my Lexington runners

and the Kid showed Up this morning as well!! Finally!

won 3rd in her age group....

Bringing one of her BRF's with her, Lori...

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Do you remember your favorite lunch lady? Did you love school pizza?

The race was presented by the Fayette County School Nutrition Association . FCSNA is a non-profit organization that aides local school nutrition employees and public-school students. FCSNA provides annual student scholarships, employee scholarship, and multiple recognition awards. As well as offering continuing education for their members to develop career skill sets while offering a localized sense of community.

Members and fellow child nutrition professionals have maintained their dedication throughout the pandemic, which EVERYONE knows how hard that was. They've worked tirelessly to provide meals for adolescents and will continue to do so throughout the years to come. If it wasn't known before 2020, it is now clear that some heroes do indeed, wear aprons instead of capes. 100% of proceeds and donations from our race will bolster our student & employee scholarship program.

Channel your favorite lunch lady from the past. Circa 1970’s. We’ll have a fun prize for the best dressed “lady”.

The Kids were so excited to get on the Start line....

My friends Maggie & Walter attended...

 

Little Will is growing up so Much!

I can't wait to see him on the race course one day...

And of course there were Teams...

 

my 'lunch lady' Charity carried her tray all during her 3.1

Got'ta LOVE seeing the FurRunners...

I'm going  to work on

'Prize' bags for the four-leg athletes!

A surprise visit from Jillian coming in from AZ...

1st female and 9th person overall...

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So there we have it, another successful race event in the books. Fun was had by All, and Mother Nature was *Oh*So*Kind* holding off the rain.

You can view, download, share photos HERE---> 5/13 Lunch Lady Hustle 5K

View race results Here---> racerise.com

Everything is loaded, posted & sent. Today was the first day I've worn actual shoes...and my feet are wondering WTH, and this toe 

is yelling at me...

so this 'ol Gal is gonna sit down for a few minutes....

 

Blog 365 ~ Race Re-cap ~ Set-up Sunday

 

 Jason on left- Bob on right

My RaceRise team had the honor of timing the first Annual Black History Month 5K in my hometown of Danville... I'm so proud of Jason and his siblings for such a well-organized first-time race event. As a bit of back story, I seen Jason at a race I was doing photos for and introduced myself. I discovered through our conversation that he was from Danville as well. One thing led to another, and seen him at other events.  Long story short we friended each other on FB and talked at every race event we were at... One particular race he signed up for, my discount code [RUNMOM10] didn't set and he paid full price to run...Well that's just not acceptable to me. So, I contacted my team, and not only did we refund his money, we also gave him another race entry to any race event he wanted..the rest as they say is history. 

Here's what the RunSignUp page featured about the event...

February marks a special month for Black communities around the world - it is Black History Month! As part of acknowledging and celebrating black history. Danville, Kentucky is hosting the first-ever Black History Month 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk, organized by the Weathers Family Foundation! What better way to commemorate significant contributions throughout American history, by Black Americans, than by joining together in support of the cultural celebration?

This race is open to ALL races, ethnicities, and age-groups. This will be a great opportunity for participants to set and reach their fitness goals – whether it's to run the entire distance or just get out there and enjoy the walk – while also engaging with black history in a very personal way. Whether you choose to take the 5K challenge or opt for the 1 mile walk, taking part in this Black History Month celebration is sure to be an inspiring experience!

RACE FEATURES: Closed course on paved trails at scenic Millennium Park

Commemorative race T-shirts (while supplies last)

5K run/walk or 1 Mile (untimed) fun walk options

Free race photos [My contribution]

Awards for Top 3 M/F Overall finishers

Post race music, food/drink and fellowship

Proceeds from this historic event will go to the local Salvation Army Chapter. Through the incredible leadership of Lieutenants Cornelieus and Noldine Walton,

1000.00 for this first year!

Jason and his family are amazing people, and I'm so glad we've not only crossed paths but have become very good friends... [brother] Larry posted on his social media FB page that I was part of the family now!! 

Race Photos can be viewed HERE...Black History Month 5K

Race Results Here... RaceRise

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Here's proof I do own and wear clothes other than workout & lounge clothes,

Church today was at First Baptist [my bible study church]... sermons from Dr Briscoe are hitting really close to home/me. My spiritual struggles with deciding on whether to stay at FCC are becoming clearer, and once I have finished with several commitments, I'll probably which. 🙏 appreciated.

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  Wednesday is March!!! As I have lot's to do and schedule is tight, and a more intense walk/run training begins..😬..I'm signing off for now and going for a 2 mile walk around town.... Hoping everyone has an Amazing rest of the day and are Blessed.

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Arizona Trip Posts coming with Bullet points.

Dual Race SATURDAY !!!

 What a Day!! 

Up at Early:EarlyDarkThirty.....returned home at Late:LateDarkThirty.

Oh. So. Worth. It!

'Working' along the Ohio river was such a treat....

**First up**

"Beat the Clock!" was the theme this year for the 5K.

The Kicking Butt 5K is all about raising awareness that colon cancer can be prevented through timely screening. Screening starts at age 45 or younger if you have a family history.

The annual race brought together survivors, fighters, advocates, healthcare providers and community partners to eliminate preventable colon cancer death and suffering.

The Colon Cancer Prevention Project started in 2004, when only 1 in 3 Kentuckians were getting life-saving colon cancer screenings. Now, about 2 in 3 Kentuckians are getting screened, and the incidence rate is down more than 25%. Kentucky is now nationally renowned for its work, which includes a state-wide screening program for low-income, uninsured people.

The American Cancer Society estimates the diagnosis of 97,220 new cases of colon cancer and 43,030 new cases of rectal cancer in 2018. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in women in the United States and the second leading cause in men.

You have the power to prevent an unnecessary colon cancer diagnosis! Eat healthy, learn the symptoms of colon cancer, listen to your body, and get screened on time.

Kid's race is always a race highlight, I call them my future Marathoners,

Of course, I want to share my 4-legged runner 'kids'...

                     

     

who doesn't Love a Dog in running shoes....

Race Photos can be found below

9-24-22 Kicking Butt 5K - ARunnersMomandMore (smugmug.com)

Race results can be found @ racerise.com

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After stopping for a late breakfast, I decided to check out the ''at home'' store (more so just to kill some time)...

 I have never been so overwhelmed while shopping, the store reminded me of a 'Dish Barn' warehouse type setting. The average store is 110,000 square feet. Each store offers up to 50,000 home products that range from furniture, mirrors, rugs, art and housewares to tabletop, patio and seasonal decor. My Mother would have LOVED this place.

Even though I knew I would be really early I headed onto Carlisle for the ScareCrow Shuffle 5K, still a hour+ drive from Loiuisville, but to save on time and gas I went on, and glad I did as they were having a small festival in the courtyard square before the race. 

The inaugural Scarecrow Shuffle 5K race benefited the Carlisle Rotary Club and their great work in the community. Their motto is "Service Above Self". I anticipated the 5K to continue to grow and be a favorite for many runners, 

Race photos are below....

9-24-22 Scarecrow Shuffle 5K - ARunnersMomandMore (smugmug.com)

Race results at racerise.com

Time to get some rest we have a Ice Cream Social at church tomorrow and the Connections Committee is in charge...so another possible long day to along with my LONG WEEK AHEAD.

 #getUp

     #getOut

          #getActive

Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!