Sunday, December 1, 2013

TURKEY RUN

Some of the injudicious people in my family---Wait.  That’s pretty much all of us.  So, some of those lacking in judgment who also like to run—which is redundant—signed up for the Thanksgiving Day Race to Feed the Hungry

Okay, helping out the hungry is a pretty good idea.  It’s the running around in very large circles early in the morning in temperatures well below freezing that seems a little rash.

About the only ones crazier were the ill-advised who froze to the ground waiting for the racers to return from said run.  That would be me and DH.

To warm up the pre-race crowd a local television announcer called up some of the teams to show off their costumes. 

My peeples doing such a good job at their turkey dance that they were featured on the evening news.

 Getting a family rate on the entry fee, plus hats made by the daughter and daughter-in-law brought everybody out. Not to mention burning those calories would rationalize a second piece of pie later in the day.

 They’re off!  Runners, joggers and walkers took on a 5k and 10k course.

Hundreds of people…

…and their dogs, raised thousands of dollars and got to party at the same time.

In almost no time at all Blackhart Three came zooming back from the 5k.

His sister was right behind him.

Blackhart Two went by so fast I didn’t get a photo of his face.

Then Bobert shot by on his way to finish the 10k.

Followed by Greasylightning and Blackhart Four.

More family teams in all kinds of costumes went by.

Then Beavis …

…and CindyLouWho came in way under her estimated time.  Cold weather has a way of kicking up the hustle.

Two more sisters—wearing their matching turkey hats--were next.

Families of all ages and sizes were participating.

Group hugs helped shake off the freezing air.

Here come the walkers and strollers.  Yay! 

All were greeted at the finish line by The Official Turkey, who escaped the oven, and some of his friends.

Run is done!  Bring on the Feast!

13 comments:

TALON said...

Awww! This was so cool, Leenie. (Pun fully intended). All that fun for a good cause. Kudos to participants and cheering sections alike to brave the cold. I bet the Thanksgiving feast was even more fabulous after all that activity! Hope yours was magnificent! Perfect shots and, as always, brilliant commentary.

joeh said...

Great way to work up an appetite!

Val said...

I love the hats!

Alica said...

Woo hoo! Way to go...what a fun way to spend the day...lots of fun and for a good cause. I'll bet the turkey tasted even better after that!

Anonymous said...

Great achievement - great photos, especially the last one!

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh this is fantastic your photos are amazing. You must be so proud of your family they are doing such a wonderful thing having fun and thinking about others. What a great thing (gift) to teach our children. I am proud of your family too. Hug B

Unknown said...

Awesome post! I was waiting for it! This may become a tradition for my herd of Turkey's! Thanks for being our cheering section. I am so glad you two made it! Hope you had an awesome adventure over the holiday! Love from all of us here!

Pearl said...

What a lovely family you have.

Pearl

Jenny Woolf said...

Haha, looks like fun. I specially like the last photo.

Joanne Noragon said...

I would have been the one at home keeping the coffee and chocolate hot.
Good job to all.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to such a hardy group!!

Terry and Linda said...

I smiled all the way through...everyone looked like they were have a blast!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

elizabeth said...

Well done all you TURKEY TROTTERS
in your cool hats
always worth going out to celebrate the season and help others

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