January 1, 2012 Run

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Best wishes for a happy and prosperous 2012!!!

 

Fourteen happy feet attached to seven brave bodies made it out for the first run of 2012.  They were rewarded with picture-perfect running conditions in the mid 50's. Christine, Liz, Chris, Luis and Dave were on hand to greet Bob who just came out of hibernation from the wilds of Woodstock, VT where he has been parked since last spring.

 

Dave lays claim to the category of most miles run by anyone in the group in 2012 (10.5) but acknowledges he may lose that title next Sunday when he and Christine will be working the Disney Marathon.  I'm not sure who all in the group are competing  next week, but I do know that Leslie is once again attacking Goofy., and that Seth will be completing his 19^th Disney Marathon to keep his perfect record intact.  Good luck to both of you!!

 

Despite a brace on his left leg, Luis quickly disappeared in the dust with Liz and Chris in hot pursuit

 

We were hosted with drinks by Seth at his Mile 5 residence. Also took a much needed rest break to chit chat.

 

Little Charlie

I am very happy to report that our Grandson turned a corner this week after his complicated heart surgery and is now doing quite well.  My family and I want you to know how deeply we appreciate all of your prayers and good wishes.  Charlie is off the respirator and feeding tube and back to a bottle.  Please continue to remember him in your prayers!  Absent setbacks, he conceivably could be released from the hospital this week. 

 

Visiting Runners

On January 15^th, we will have two visitors from Baltimore joining our run.  Sue Reiter has run with us January of the last two years while attending a conference in Orlando.  This year she plans to make it three in a row and will be accompanied by Roxanne.  Sue runs with my old running Club in Baltimore where I spent eight enjoyable years and I have gotten to reminisce with her on "the old days" (when I was not terrified by steep hills!)

 

Jack