And they're off!

Monrovia established a race, "Fountain to the Falls," three years ago.  The first year we didn't know about it, last year there was a conflict, so Harry was excited to be able to participate this year.  It's a little over 7 miles, and it starts at the library fountain and goes to the "falls" in Monrovia Canyon.  (For the uninitiated, "the falls" are often no more than a trickle, it all depends on rainfall.  There has not been a lot of rainfall of late, so the "falls" are probably a trickle today.)

 

There were over 300 entrants this year - Harry was pretty close to the front of the pack when I took this photo.  I will post his results - I should note that the race is up to the falls and then back to the fountain - that's how you get 7 miles!

Monrovia could get on the map with this one!!

"Run Like the Wind!!"

That was the "theme" for the half-marathon this year at Fontana - the world's fastest half-marathon - it's all downhill!!

I did the 5K Walk - with a bit of jogging now and then - measuring 17 minute miles!! But I was still 5th in my age group (perhaps there were 5 in my age group - although I saw lots of women who looked as old or older than me, so maybe I am a speed demon!!)

But you will notice that Harry was first in his age group - and 199 out of 12oo - which is not too shabby - and he ran 7:30 minute miles!! Not shabby at all!! He got an extra, special medal for that accomplishment - to add to his impressive wardrobe of medals!

We got up at 4 a.m. to leave at 4:30 a.m. to get to Fontana by 5:30 a.m. to get registered by 6 a.m. to get the last bus up to the race start at 6:20 a.m. for a race starting time of 7:30 a.m. (I'm tired typing it!) The walk started at 7:45, and our buses didn't leave until 7 a.m.

Arcelia ran again this year - brought family and friends with her too - and sandwich fixings for after the race - much appreciated thoughtfulness!

I did catch Harry approaching the finish line.

This is how it looked when I was approaching the finish line - I confess I felt a little funny hearing all the cheers and "good job," "you're almost there," as if I'd run it or something!!

We ran into John Phelan - who is exploring the world of marathons!! He and Harry rode the bus up together.

Our "crew" and "support team!!"

It was a near perfect day for a race - cool, overcast, light breeze - the sun didn't come out until the very end - it doesn't get much better than that!

Want to join us next year??

The other running Harry!!

The other Harry - Harry the son - had a race this weekend too - the Baker to Vegas Relay. He ran a leg for Burbank P.D.

He ran his leg 47 seconds faster than his goal was. Not too shabby.

The running just goes on and on, doesn't it!!

I will "run" now to get ready for church!