April 2011

I participated in Pat's Run for the first time last year with Meaghan and my good friend Nancy Bodrero and her son, Cameron.  

I had so much fun I decided to do it again this year and I brought my two hiking buddies along with me, and 

Meaghan, Matthew, Shannon, Jacob and Lilly also went with us. 

We rode the light rail to the ASU stadium and then walked over to where the race was taking place.  The run started at 7:00 a.m. with the fastest runners starting first.  We were with the walkers and strollers so we were the last group to start the race.  There were a lot more people this year. 

The race ended in the Sun Devil Stadium.  Brigham and I ran the 4.2 miles in 58:20 which beat my time from last year of 1:05:55.  I was worried that Brigham would get lost in the crowd of people but he did really well and stuck right by me.  We started out jogging but after 2 miles and no water we walked the rest of the way.  I brought water for us to drink but unfortunately James had my backpack and he and Meaghan were a ways behind us.  I suggested to Brigham that we stop and wait for them to catch up but he was anxious to cross the finish line.

Inside the stadium several of the ASU football players were on hand for pictures and autographs.  Brigham was too shy to go meet with them by himself so Shannon took him over and they got some pictures with the players and autographs.  Brigham had so much fun!  

Meaghan is just like me - she gets all red in the face any time she exercises.  

Lilly enjoyed her ride on the light rail with grandma! 

Pat's Run is a fun family activity and the money goes for a good cause.  I'm thankful for the men and women who serve in the armed forces and for those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.  My dad and brother served in the Air Force and my nephew is currently serving in the Air Force.  Thank you guys!  You're awesome.