Last Sunday's nugget? The Shamrocks and Shenanigans 5K, 1K and Kids Dash. Now, you many remember that Will and I (and Maizey) love participating in the Detroit St. Patrick's Day run. (See here and here.) Last year we skipped it - largely due to this. And this year we're realists. The weather forecast for Sunday's Detroit run is a high of 30. We have two kids. One jogging stroller. No place to pre or post-party... so the Patty's Day event last weekend, walking distance from home and featuring a 100 yard kids dash, was just the ticket.
It was Maizey's first race - not something to sniff at being a Spurgeon.
And, it was FREEZING.
While Dad and Maizey took in the course,
Lu and I tried to stay warm. (Coffee for me, soothie for her.)
Then it was time to line up for the dash.
There was some hesitation so Dad joined her at the start...
Especially entertaining as there were serious warm-ups,
lead by this suited leprechaun/Darby O'Gill lass.
(Yes, Lass.)
Warmed up, or as warm as they were getting...
Then, it was time for the pep talk.
On your mark. Get set.
GO!
Admittedly, though harboring the Spurgeon enthusiasm for running, she inherited the Breclaw attention for it. Note the sideways glance above. Definitely no eyes on the prize for Miss Maizey. Though I do think she got first in her division (3 and under). No matter she was the only entrant.
What followed were, sadly, a lot of tears. It was COLD. And not wanting to be late, we were way early = long time in frigid temps. Not to mention her after-race nosh: ice cream. Which she insisted on eating. So, no glorious pics of the party, or Will running the 5K, since the ladies and I hightailed it home for cocoa and heat.
Once inside, girlfriend was more than happy to show off her medal.
And I was more than happy to show off my counterparts.
Lovely ladies.
(And yes. I look tired. I'm exhausted. But happy.)
