Musing on the St. George Sizzler. Fun with the Family. I think.
We vacation at St. George Island every year at this time.
Each trip, I spied this race and wanted to do it — so this visit, I signed everyone up.
They weren’t kidding when they said this will probably be the hottest race you will ever attempt — and to dress as cool as modesty and local laws permit.
I was so proud of my two Fun Runners. (Should I say three — dear hubby ran with them to keep them focused and from not sitting down at the turn around never to return.)
Fun Run Start.
Hannie finishing strong.
Joe finishing strong in spite of side stitch.
My husband finished right behind Joe.
The only other person behind him was a lady pushing a chihuahua in a stroller. The dog had on a half Gators and half FSU bandanna. Completely serious about all that.
My teenager and I started the 5K.
I came upon him about halfway and could tell he had had it and was hating his mother right at that moment.
I told him to buck up and finish. His reply,
“This is so stupid.”
Great.
But to my amazement, he did indeed buck-up and finished strong.
It was really hot. The three Fun Runners went ahead and got us a table at the Blue Parrot.
So one child threw up, one got a side stitch and was refusing to eat (was soothed with a virgin strawberry daquari), dear husband running with child was the last finisher (besides the lady pushing the chihuahua) and my teenager wanted to kill me for taking him away from prime fishing time to run 3.1 in a sauna.
Good news was that they all were smiling at me again halfway through dinner.
Well, almost smiling.
Why am I the only one who enjoys these things?
It was a long day. I was enjoying a beverage or two at this point.
I had a great time and will be back next year. Only 365 days to convince everyone else to join me.
So awesome they all ran with you! And bravo to your husband. It doesn’t matter what position he finished. It only maters that he did.
I know Ginger…he was really a good sport. He hates to run — but did so to keep up with our youngest who has a tendency to wander off or just stop and refuse to move. We had a good laugh about staying ahead of the dog in the stroller.
Tell John that I was thinking of him last night! At least your “fun” run had a happy end that included fruity drinks.
Emily ~ The conditioning he has because of your spin classes was the only thing that kept him ahead of the the dog in the stroller.
I’d be with Jake… grrr, why’d you get me into this??
I love being here and able to click & read… You’re hilarious and I can’t wait to see you. xo
Jani ~ are you coming? I’d love to see you…here or in Africa. And I just realized I missed your birthday. Hope you had a wonderful one. For a few weeks, I’m still younger than you. Ha.
Turns out dog’s weren’t allowed to participate. The lady and her dog were disqualified so it’s official — I was last.
That’s not true. It was to benefit the Franklin County Humane Society.