Finley 5K

For the past five years I wanted to run the Finely 5K. The largest 5K in Georgetown started by the Ellison family (center of pic) who's son, Finley, died from SIDS. All proceeds are donated to SIDS awareness and research.

Finally this year was the year, not only because the weather was perfect, but because my friends from the gym were also running it. (Me and my friend Ruthie)

Me, Ruthie, and her husband and son.

Since the Ellisons are teachers and administrators for the school district, many of the main supporters are local teachers. Jennifer (above) is a special education teacher, and spin instructor at the gym.

Arial shot of the start of the race.

So not flattering picture of me running! I would rather run a half marathon any day over a 5K. I'm a 'slow and steady win's the race' type of gal, NOT a sprinter.

But, I'm happy to report that I survived, and even got my PR (those are tears of joy not torture...I'm turning into such a baby in my old age!).

I came in 110th place (out of 1104 runners), but it sounds better when I say I came in 20th out of  all the women!

My friend's from the gym: Barbara, Ruthie, and Jennifer.

Ruthie and her hubby.

Merinda and her good friend Heather, who also ran the race (Merinda was there to cheer us on!).

Live music downtown after the race.

The race took place at Georgetown Collage, steps away from downtown, which made for the perfect venue, and the perfect evening!!