5K: numero cinque
When you wake up at 7:30 on a Saturday morning, still recovering from a bad cold, and look out the window to see the ground covered with fresh snow, and more snow coming down… what do you do?
You get out of bed to run a 5K! Ha!
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Runners
Today we ran the Santa Sleigh 5K, for the Arlington Heights Rotary. I’ll admit, the big thing that got me to run this race is that EVERYONE is given a Santa costume to wear! (And yes, we did get to keep our costumes)
Santas at the starting line
I was laughing so hard when we driving around to park our car, because we were seeing all these random groups of Santas walking to the race.
During the race
The race went very well, considering that it was snowing and slushy, that we haven’t been running as much lately, that I am recovering from the cold from hell, that we ate Mexican food last night, and that I had to hold my pants up during the entire race (we got there 20 minutes before start and I think all they had left were the XL and larger sizes). I think we finished just after the 30 minute mark.
My disheveled post race outfit
The Santa beard actually kept my face surprisingly warm! I told Steven I think I am going to start wearing it during my walk to work in the mornings! Ha ha.
I think this is going to be our last 5K in 2008. It’s getting a bit cold outside. We plan to keep training during the winter, and maybe run a half marathon in the spring!
Themocracy
Ha ha! I feel bad that I sort of forgot about this…let’s make a date for the 2009 race, okay? 😉
Hahaha hilarious! 🙂
Santi Clause, your pants are falling down!!! HA
that is too funny, I’m sure it was for a good cause and I think that it’s great that you did it!
omg, I’m so glad I clicked through to see the pics. That race concept is hilarious. You’re really rockin’ the beard in that last shot. Fantastic!
Also, brava on completing yet another 5k when most of us would have stayed home in bed!
You are sooooo hawt! 😉
Oh my gosh – what a riot! That is awesome that you got to wear and keep the costume. the good thing about the pants being big is you can always stuff them to play Santa! LOL.
That’s so cool!! What a fun time you all must have had 😉
You TWO have all the fun! This is hilarious, I had never heard of such a race. I absolutely think the pic of you in the “disheveled” Santa gear is priceless- you scrawnie little Santa 🙂
That must have been quite a sight! Congrats on finishing 🙂
I love it! I was wondering where everyone got the same outfit. That would have been fantastic to see. 🙂
How fun! You look so cute!
diane – Don’t feel bad! I know you had to stay home today to get your treadmill 🙂 It would be fun to do it together next year!
Christina – Should I wear the costume to Christmas? 😛
DeAnne – Thanks! 🙂 Is that the first Santa you’ve seen with his pants down? I hope so, Ha!
claire – Thank you! It wasn’t so bad, since it was sort of warm. It got really windy later in the day… I wouldn’t have been able to run in THAT!
kapgar – Ha ha! Thanks. I am so hawt my clothes are melting off 😛
teeni – We actually brought pillows to stuff under our jackets. Yeah, that wouldn’t have worked!
Bethany – It was a lot of fun! I wonder if anyone was going for a personal record or if everyone was just there for a laugh.
javaqueen – I hadn’t heard of it either! But when I saw an ad for it I KNEW I had to sign up!
Cheryl – Thank you 😀
sizzle – It was so fun to see all the red against all the snow! I think the little kids in the neighborhood really liked it 😉
suze – Thank you. I think we are close to looking goofy 😛
that is so awesome on many different levels mainly that you and Steven got up and ran the race even though it was snowing and that you got and were able to keep the Santa costume!!! i must agree- the disheveled Santa is priceless!!!! you and Steven rock!!!
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oh my lord, that is SO FREAKING AWESOME. if it were an all-santa race, maybe, just MAYBE i would be inspired to actually run a whole 5k 🙂
Holy cow… that’s awesome. and running in the slush and snow… no wonder your outfit became disheveled.
CourtneyInControl – Ha ha! Thanks. I think I would do it again. I will bring something to hold my pants up next time!
Alice – Shall we see if there is one in your area? 😛
martymankins – Thanks! 😀
Now that is awesome 🙂
I know I am a little behind: we didn’t go to Iowa for Thanksgiving (since the parents came here the week before). So we are planning on going next year, since they will be there for 2 years 🙂
I just love the Santa shots, they are making me giggly happy 🙂
Felicia – You will have to tell me what you think NEXT year then! Good thing I didn’t drive through and give you a call, ha ha! The santa shots make me giggly too 😀
This sounds like a fun run to participate in! And by all means do wear the beard on your trek to work, it’ll bring smiles to passers by, and you’d be doing your little part in bringing holiday cheer 🙂
I’ve started to push myself more in the gym now, alternating 5 mins walk & 5 mins jog for a total of an hour: for the moment that brings me to just above 3 miles. It’s been going surprisingly well considering I’ve always resisted jogging let alone running.. I am planning to commit to participating in some 5Ks next year (a big part is inspiration by you!), stay tuned!
*lynne* – Oh my gosh! That would be so funny; I didn’t even think of how other people would react. I am so proud of you! 5 mins running and 5 mins alternating walking is a great way to start! Your first 5K is going to be a BREEZE! I’m excited for you 🙂