This race was the first opportunity for my husband and I to run an event together, and even more exciting…it was his first race ever. We both went out with modest goals-me to use it as a training run for an upcoming half, him to finish with a sub 30 time, which we both did. The course of rolling hills was through the VA medical center park and memorium in Dayton, OH- a fun charity event to support the local VA. I ran for my late father who served in VietNam and my grandmother who was hospitalized at the time and is still ill. I couldn’t be happier for Andy who has battled running in the past but is striving to improve since his job (US Navy) requires it. He ran hard, finished strong, and didn’t kill me along the way for all the stupid motivating things I kept spouting at him! At the end of the day, he finished 3rd in his age group and I finished 2nd in mine…both of us coming in in the middle of the pack. We’re both a bit like Steve at Phedipp[idations]….just middle of the packers out there for the experience! Thanks to everyone for their support, it was a great run and we’re both looking forward to the next one!
Race Bib Info
Last Breath of Winter VA 5K
5k Road Race
Dayton, OH
March 10, 2007
Your Official Time: 28:41 (for us both)
Was this a Personal Record (PR)? : No for Sam, Yes for Andy
Did you win an award? : Yes…Sam-2nd in age group, Andy-3rd in age group
submitted by Samantha Simons
