Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Race Results

Kevin finished the 5k in 22:56 minutes.  He was # 7 in his age group, # 44 overall.

Beth finished the race in 38:30 minutes.  She was #16 in her age group.  # 387 overall.

Beryl finished the race in 38:42 minutes, # 391 overall.


Monday, September 28, 2009

Race Results

The Dunedin Brewery 5k Oktobeerfest Run...


Kevin, Beth & Beryl


Kevin finished at 22:45
 

Beryl & I both finished at 38:??
(still waiting for the result to be published online)



Can you believe it?  Beryl & I did a great job.  Prior to race night, we had both only trained for a week or less.  We were averaging 45 minutes to go 3 miles....that is how we expected to run the race too.  But much to our surprise, we did much better and we didn't hurt ourselves!

On the other hand, Kevin was disappointed with his results.  He finished in the top 10 of his age group but he really wanted to win.  It's not easy being competitive!

It was a hot night, still 87 degrees at 8:30p when we headed home.  We sweated like pigs but replenished our fluids with free water and BEER afterwards.  I am not a beer drinker but I love the Dunedin Brewery Red Head Beer - you have to go try it!

The only sad news of the night was that Kevin was too hot in his new shirt I made him wear.  So before the race, he took it off and sat it on a pole.  Upon his return 22 minutes later, it was gone.  So someone has a high quality, attractive  t-shirt with the Tampa Bay Pet Sitters data on it!  If you see them, tell them to give it back!


Beryl flying through the finish line!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Run, Lazy Girl, Run!

Well, I let Beryl influence me into signing up to run in another 5k race.  This wouldn't be a big deal except for the fact that I have not run since my big fall in the park running with Rocket in 2007!  Ouch, I hurt both knees and the palms of both hands.

Back then, I did two 5k runs and I trained, yes, I really trained, for a couple of months for each one!  My goal then was to finish in less than 30 minutes.  I did that, with about 30 seconds to spare!


Today, I will run with FOUR DAYS of running under my socks!  FOUR DAYS.  What the heck was I thinking?  My goal is to FINISH and do it in under 45 minutes! 

Kevin has reminded me that I am only racing against myself.  But its hard to pace yourself when all those people pass you!  Oh, and the kids, there will be kids that are not obese.  They'll beat me too!

The race is sponsored by the Dunedin Brewery http://www.dunedinbrewery.com/ and will benefit Dunedin Doggie Rescue - Dog Eden.  http://www.dunedindogs.com/.

If you are there, look for me in my new pink t-shirt I had made to support The Tampa Bay Professional Pet Sitters Network http://www.tampabaypetsitters.com/.    I had this made at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts and More http://www.bigfrog.com/.  The guys in Oldsmar are really good and very nice.  You should go check them out!





Check back later to see if I survive.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Rosa Found a Home!

I am so happy to report that Rosa Parks has a new family!

You couldn't ask for better...she has a Mom that works from home and a new brother and a sister too! She gets to stay inside where its nice and safe. She has a porch for getting fresh air and watching wild life. A family!!! She is happy.

As any cat person might guess, her new sister is a little pissed at the new addition. But she is such a sweet cat, we are very hopeful that she'll come around once she figures out that her Mama has enough love for everyone!

The best part of the story is that I'll get to see Rosa once in a while...when Mama needs a pet sitter - she calls me!

Rocket and Rascal, the two terrors who liked Rosa, keep going to the garage door wondering why we're not going out to see Rosa. I miss her little face, her running to meet my car when I come home and the love she gave me.

So for those of you wondering how I could let her go when I love her so much, well, sometimes you have to do what is best for the animal, not what is best for you. She now has a much better home than I could provide for her and she is no longer living on the streets!