Howl at the Moon 10K

Today some of my friends and I got together for an early morning run and a pot-luck breakfast. We all signed up for a "virtual race" through US Road Running online. The way it works is that you choose a medal you'd like to run for, sign up for a distance (5K, 10K, or half marathon), complete the mileage within a certain time frame, and then email your results back. This way, you can still get together and run for fun with friends without having to spend money on hotels or travel.

One of my friends hosted the event, and she and her husband went out a few days before and marked the course. We all agreed to bring a breakfast item to share after the run. Our start time was set for today at 6 AM,  but life being what it is, we had a few stragglers who arrived a little later. We waited for them since it was still a little dark at 6 AM anyway. There were 8 runners in all, and there were two people who stayed back at the house to get all of the breakfast stuff together and make sure there was plenty of coffee.

The route was through a beautiful neighborhood on a perfectly clear yet humid Central Texas morning. It was a wonderful day to share fitness, friendship, and fellowship, and now we are planning future events. Once we all completed the race, had our share of breakfast and coffee, we all took a little dip in the pool.

It was a great day with sweet friends, and for that, I am so very thankful!

Pre-race

The start

 Along the way

 Our medals!

My race bib and medal

 My breakfast. Yum!! I got the special London mug. :)

 Pool time!

Fantastic after-race relaxation!