Two races in two days

   This weekend I had a lot of fun running. I ran the first DINO of the season out at good ol' Eagle Creek State Park. I went up there with several friends and met some new friends too. It felt especially great since a month ago I wasn't quite sure I would even do it. OH and on the way up there we saw a DINO Sticker on a car ahead of us and it turned out to be Alicia! We surprised her! It was funny.

The race was very muddy...I mean VERY muddy...from the moment we got out of the starting gate we pounded through sloppy mud. And that was a continuing trend through the whole thing. Squelch, squelch. It was the muddiest race I have ever run. Anyone who wanted to stay looking nice had better just turned around at the beginning! Anyway I finished in 1:29 and got second place in my age group so it was a good start to the new season.
Hip Hip Hooray for running, racing, muddy trails and adventure!

Pi(e) Run artist mention Courtney Packard.

Today I went to the Pi(e) Run at Bryan Park. It is an annual, very fun, race that my friend Mollie organizes and it is a celebration of Pi, Pie and having fun! I ran it really fast and hard and it was great to be able to do that although my allergies almost gave me an asthma attack. Spring, spring, lovely spring! I love you even if you make me sniffle and sneeze!

It was awesome to see my bud Christine and one of my favorite dogs Hamilton (AKA Pudge) I ended up getting 16 miles in this weekend and feel great.