Easter Sunday Run

Today's Run

Easter Sunday turned out to be a well-attended, glorious day to run.  It was sunny with a low humidity and a 64 degree start. We had a turnout of at least 17 people, about evenly divided by gender. This was a very healthy showing for a holiday weekend!

 

We had a visitor from the Dominican Republic by the name of Christian and also added a new member from Ocoee!   Michell brought her sister for her first romp with the group.  I can't remember the spelling of her name and have asked Michell to send it to me. Like the "original Ocoee Girls, her sister is a teacher.  Speaking of Ocoee, the original Ocoee girls, Helene and Debbie are still AWOL.

 

My bride and I just returned from a Caribbean cruise and it was great to be back in the swing of things this morning.  Unfortunately, I missed last week's 10K for the first time in many years.  From what I have heard about the nasty weather, I really didn't miss much!  My running venue was on a track on the ship.  Believe it or not, the track was 0.4 tenths of a mile.  There actually was a long straightaway which had a very good feel to it.  I put in nine miles on the sea!

 

Christine reports that last week's turnout was a dozen people.  She described the scene as a miserably humid morning!

 

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Wendy, who celebrated the big 40 last week!  She looks to be approximately half that age!  I mean it!!

 

On the bench

I had a very nice e-mail from Dede who is temporarily side-lined from running.  She is working on strength training and weight control.  We miss you Dede, but we know you will be back soon.  We're rooting for you, Dede!!!  I will begin planning a "Dede Party"!!!

 

Note from Dave

"The ORC is still looking for more volunteers for the water stop at the Corporate 5k on Thursday evening April 18^th.  Money raised from doing the water stop goes to our Scholarship fund.  For more info, contact me at dberry15@cfl.rr.com  or Geanette Moore at gnetmoore@yahoo.com or www.orlandorunnersclub.org."

 

Next Weekend

For our first April run, I am expecting two visitors from Scotland.  They are training for their first half marathon in their country, which likely will have a lot of hills.  We have a number of Brits join us in the past, but as best as I can recall, they will be the first from Scotland.  Ah yes, our fame continues to grow globally!!

 

Happy Easter and have a great week!

 

Jack