Sunday was run-day (and the debut of my lucky charm). Dryer than last year, but about the same temp, Will and I sprung ahead and out of bed for the noon start. Thanks to Brenna, we were able drop some stuff off at her Corktown abode (and parade party central) before heading to the start.There were 5336 racers, not counting the 189 kids in strollers and 42 emerald-bedecked dogs. Quite the mob scene. But in a good way. The start is in front of historic Michigan Central Station and the course is an out and back down the parade route on Michigan Avenue.
Thousands of drunkards line the route, handing out dixie cups of beer and cheering for their sober counterparts. My favorite this year? A dude dolling out lit cigs.
While most folks opted to dress the part in festive don't-pinch-me-green, Will went for the cat burgler look. I spent some time surveying locations for the eagerly anticipated RoboCop statue. (Collective gag from the peanut gallery, please.)
After the race, the most anticipated reward - Motor City Brewing Works beer. Lucky Charm got a lil sniff. Will got a lil pint.
The only thing that made the lack of a brew bearable was knowing that I bested my goal to run a ten minute mile pace. The official results were available today and though not stellar, I ran a respectable 8:57. Not too bad for a knocked-up ninny.When I found out about this baby, I made it a goal to run Corktown. I decided that afterward I would let myself take a break from running, focus on walking and hit the elliptical like I was an Akers East freshman. The timing's just about right. My belly is getting bigger and tossing off my ballerina like balance. My lower abdomen is twinging. And my boobs are a vigorous jog away from slangin' up and knocking me out.
After the race we headed back to the Brenna and Michael show where we gorged ourselves on Wigley's corned beef, Eastern Market provided cabbage, carrots, beets and pears, Brenna crafted apple crisp and rosemary potatoes, Wendy's Jamaican jerk chicken wings and garlic dip, porter and sage cheeses. Baby S. thanks Wendy, Molly and Brenna for all their hard work!
The Enlarging Marge food highlight? A Guinness pudding I found on epicurious.com and Brenna crafted. HIGHLY recommended. Check out the recipe here. I will be making this on Thursday and hoping it comes out just like Brenna's did.
Topping off a great Sunday? The selection. And MSU's 10 seeding. Phew! During their Thursday tournament debut game, I might have to wear these Spartan booties on my thumbs for luck, a gift from Andy and Linda.
