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!

7-2-22 Independence Day 5K~Richmond, Ky

 Happy 4th of July...almost LOL. Started this Saturday morning so much earlier than normal for a race. Getting up at 4:15 am just really hurt my soul, oh, and confused my Purr Boys.

Independence Day 5K was a 'New' race that benefitted Mulligans Living Kidney Donors.

About Mulligans Living Kidney Donors: they are a Volunteer 501(c)3 Organization located in Louisville, Kentucky that provides mentoring and support through the process of finding a living kidney donor for patients with end stage kidney failure. They speak and attend events throughout the year to raise awareness of the need for living kidney donors. (One person dies every 22 minutes in the US waiting on a deceased kidney.) We all have two and only need one. They work tirelessly to bring awareness to not only become an organ donor but in the case of a kidney, a healthy person can give another a kidney and live a totally normal, healthy life with no boundaries.

The charity was created for the sole purpose of helping people through the kidney transplant journey. Sharing stories of inspiration and ideas on how to get the word out that you need a living kidney donor! They are a support/mentoring group that works together to raise awareness of the need for LIVING DONORS.

All proceeds raised from the event will go toward grants that help donors to offset costs (food, lodging, gas,etc.) so that they are not “out-of-pocket” when donating a kidney.

I attempted to walk/run my virtual option for this race, but, Shewee...,it was Hot and I only managed to get 2 miles...guess some better than none.

Race Photos Here---> 7-2-22 Independence Day 5K~Richmond, Ky - ARunnersMomandMore (smugmug.com)

Race Results Here--->Independence Day 5K Results (runsignup.com)

Time to shower and do a few household chores...

 Hugs, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes

Happy Homemaker Monday 6/27/22

 Linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday... and guess what I'm here...doing a Blog post YaY Me!

The Weather...

Monday 81*/59*

Tuesday 80*/58*

Wednesday 88*/64*

Thursday 94*/72*

Friday 89*/72*

     Though Temps are creeping back up again, at least we're not under Heat Index Advisories...yet! 

What I'm reading...

Finished this--->Loved IT!

Still perusing ->

 Bought this one today --->

TV Shows this week...

Regular shows are finished for the season, but we have several programs DVR'd, one of which is the show, Castle..author turned wanna be detective in Love with detective Kate Beckett.

Still watching anything RHO on Bravo..ready for Hallmarks 'Christmas in July' shows...can you believe Christmas will be here in 6 months !?!

Menu Plan...

Now that the interior paint project [I really need to do a post on that BTW] and I have my kitchen back I'm able to cook so in No particular order meal plan is as follows...

     Chicken Sausage w/cabbage

     Spaghetti

     Pizza

     Tilapia Fish

     Chicken Stroganoff

     Cheese Quesadilla

     Pork Loin

     Salad Night

     Meat Loaf Burgers

     Frozen pkg Meal [from Aldi's] 

Yes there's several days worth here so some meals will carry over to next week...

Goal/To Do List...

Radio Segment...Done!

Work on July Budget.....Done! 

Laundry....in the works

Start pulling weeds from Flower beds.....

Race ReCap Blog post.....started

Call for PunkN Vet appointment--Done!

Bible Study-Wednesday

Update Menu.....Done!

Around The House...
Basic daily chores, dishes, sweeping [I swear these cats are molting LOL], made bed, take out trash, water plants...

Project this Week...

Blog.....Blog.....Blog!!!

Re-Do cleaning carpets in bedroom & office.....

Clean dining room trim.....

Work in garage.....

Todays Motivation...

Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....
Not really a 'new' blog to me but I really enjoy reading Rachel over at Living Better One Day At A Time

Looking forward to this week....
Getting the Blog updated more, 

 
From the camera....

 My Elle'Phantie and baby's....

On my prayer list.....
....Our Country....

Bible verse, Devotional....
Seek First [God's] kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33

 Hug's, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes....

#getUp

    

    #getOut

        #getActive

  

            #getMoving

6/18/22 Wild hearts Superhero Fun Run 5K/10K

 Though I was supposed to be at She Power in Indianapolis for a girls run'cation and I told my RaceRise team I wouldn't be available to be at Wild Hearts Superhero...things changed😞 when we returned from Piston Ultra. Since I wasn't originally going to be at the race, I still called my team and the race RD's to let them know yes, I'm available and would be there to take race photos...the event directors already had a finish line photographer, that was and still a good thing. I don't claim to be a professional, I point and shoot hoping for the best, LOL. I stayed near the start/finish line and took course photos...

The Race was amazing! I arrived early [of course], got race packets for my kids, then just walked around talking with all the other runners. And of course, talking to some of the ''Super Hero's'' prizes were awarded to best dressed Super Hero...

       

I was pleased to see so many of my local runners there and that they utilized my discount code 10% off always helps...IYKYK 

Running Buddies are the best! Bobbie [my girl] is here between her BRF's David & Mindy...Bernie on the far right is one of my 'older' runner kids. 84 years young and competes every weekend.

Team Rex won 3rd largest Team Rex is the son of another runner kid and was born with CHD. Ashley [Rex' mom] is one of the organizers/race director's for the race. 

These little cuties dressed up--->

<---I could hear this little one telling her Dad 'Come On Daddy' So Cute!

I Love the 'Fur Runners' [going to start bringing award treats for them]......

Best Dressed Stroller.......

 Age Group winner...[Show Up--Show Out=Winning]

Bobbie' BRF David won in his age grp

<-- My Favorite Fleet Feet employee Gabbi made it fun with a jump, I got her to run with a Super Hero Cape...she said 'for you Momma Ruby I'll wear it' ! Love my Runner Kids!

<--- at the Start of the race they're all happy, smiling, having a good time then.....

---> I could hear Mindy yelling to Bobbie 

             Get your A## Moving..😲 notice the smile on Mindy's face and Bobbie is Not!

 Hank the [mascot] Horse was available for pictures--->

The race supports Kerrington's Heart. They provide hope, help and healing to CHD families.
The purpose of the event is not only to increase overall awareness concerning Congenital Heart Defects (CHD), but to raise funds in furtherance of our mission to provide education, support, and encouragement for children with heart disease, their families, and caregivers in the state of Kentucky.
CHD is the #1 birth defect in America, and we’re fighting every day to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky families affected by this condition.

More information about Kerrington's Heart:

• *****They strive to assist patients and families through each step in their journey of dealing with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD). Offering comfort bags, Certificates of Bravery, educational support and financial assistance to families in need of meals, fuel and lodging.

• *****They offer a variety of craft activities and hospital room decorations to further encourage the children during their stay at the hospital. 

• *****One program 'Heart Moms Connect' have meetings that are offered quarterly in Lexington, Kentucky to provide an outlet for CHD mothers to connect with one another. 

• *****They provide numerous events throughout the year to bring Kentucky families together, creating a support system of life long friends while also giving CHD kids the ability to have “normal” childhood experiences such as Cookies with Santa and our Family Weekend Camp.

• *****They are also a proud sponsor of the Beads of Courage program at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital. This program enables children to tell their story using colorful beads as meaningful symbols of courage that commemorate milestones they have achieved along their unique treatment path.

• *****The main goal is to strengthen the support to families that have experienced the loss of a child to CHD by creating our Hearts & Halos program. This program includes bereavement support team with meetings and events.

• *****Kerrington’s Kloset, a magical toy Kloset, located in the Pediatric Cardiology Clinic helps to put a smile on the faces of children that experience long hard pre-op days as well as difficult testing at their Cardiology appointments.

You can veiw more of the race photos I took Here: Wild Hearts Super Hero Fun Run

And View Results Here: racerise.com

All in all it was one very well organized race event, there were 433 total 'in-person' running, with an  estimate after the last runner and awards were finished was $23,000.00$ for the charity...

yes..TWENTY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS !!

With that I will sign off for now, I had a early start and I'm still cleaning/working on the interior paint project, and taking the Hubby out for early Father's Day Dinner tonight.

 Hugs, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes

#getUp

    

     #getOut

     

           #getActive

        

               #getMoving

 

 

Race Photos Here---> Wild Hearts Superhero Fun Run

RACE Re-CAP.......6-11-22 North Lime Donut Dash 3K~Lexington, Ky

Early:Thirty Saturday morning means another 'Race Day' and another chance to see all of my runner kids. The race was a 3K and was SOLD OUT ! That in it's self made me really happy, and meant I need to be on my toes at the finish line in order to capture everyone who crossed...[picture link below]   

6th Annual North Lime Donut Dash 3K was this morning at 8:00am at Wellington Park in South Lexington [I need to go back and take park pictures] I got there early to help out with the packet pick up, but as always the amazing volunteers had it covered. I was able to walk around and get a few pics of the Inspiration signs Bob put out....

                   

 <---my favorite sign Eat the Donut !

 Huge THANKS to Joe Ross owner of North Lime Donuts for donating all the Sweet Donut treats and Coffee for everyone...[ I hear he's looking at opening a donut shop in Louisville.. ]

 Bob with Pat Kline the Executive Director for CKRH - below is information she shared before the race about the program... 

The race benefited Central Kentucky Riding For Hope:
          Mission Statement: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope is dedicated to enriching the community by improving the quality of life and the health of children and adults with special physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs through therapeutic activities with the horse.

Website: www.ckrh.org

         What they do: Therapeutic Riding and Horsemanship for individuals with special medical needs, physical and cognitive disabilities are adaptive riding and horsemanship activities conducted by a PATH Intl. certified instructor for individuals with special needs. Activities are designed to meet each participant’s individual needs and the intent is for participants to progress in equestrian skills while improving their cognitive, emotional, social and/or behavioral skills. Secondary benefits include improved fine and gross motor skills, balance, strength, coordination, proprioception, tactile senses, team work, problem solving, self-image/confidence, communication, memory retention and much more.

Numbers are still getting 'Crunched' but as of the end of the race $1200.00 is the minimum getting donated from the event.

the cutest little Donut there...

best looking 'Fur' Runner     

I'm looking at you Bob!!!

this Fur runner wasn't sure about me....

Labyrinth close to the start/finish line

the cutest Smile coming across the finish...

two of my favorite runners, 

my favorite color shirt [thank you 10th Planet] and North Lime Donuts

Check out Race Photos Here---> 6-11-22 North Lime Donut Dash 3K

Race Results Here----> North Lime Donut Dash 3K Results (runsignup.com)

I'm so Happy to be a small part of the RaceRise team and look forward to continuing my partnership with them...IF you're interested in running or walking a race use my discount code RUNMOM10 for 10% off registration. Go to racerise.com for a race event/distance you want to participate in....

Hug's, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes!

#getUp

     #getOut

         #getActive

               #getMoving