NC Triad Race for the Cure 2008

Race Day was a resounding success. I don't have the final total yet, but I think that our team raised over $3000. It was a little bit chaotic in the beginning, trying to corral 34 people. We had decided to meet at the Team Photo Spot half an hour prior to race time, but parking ended up taking lots of folks (self included) longer than expected, so then we couldn't really linger at the Team Photo Spot too long...we needed to head over to the starting line...but not everyone was there yet...How did we ever manage before cell phones?! I took 13 incoming calls between 7:55 AM and 8:30 AM.

The weather cooperated and so did Andrea's baby...she is due in just a few weeks. A round of applause to her for walking a 5K so close to her due date. But it worked out well; she and my Mom walked together. Heck, at one point, they were even ahead of me.

The runners have one real advantage. They get to the finish line and can enjoy the festivities long before the rest of us. By the time I got to the finish line, I had to whisk myself over to the Survivor Tent to get organized for the Survivor Procession. Oh, but I loved the walk and don't regret doing it at a leisurely pace. Chatting, laughing, just feeling fantastic every step of the way... For several of my friends, participating in a charity race was a new experience, and it was really fun to enjoy the energy of event from their perspective. OK enough gushing and rambling...enjoy the pictures.

At the Starting Line

Getting Ready for the Survivor Procession

Along the Course

Photo Credit: Andrea

After the Race:

Photo Credit: Andrea