flashback...sunday, may 4th - broad street run

john has put yet another race under his belt by completing the philadelphia blue cross broad street run 10-miler! a huge accomplishment for him and the longest he's run yet...the racing bug has definitely bit him and now's he's eager to train for a 1/2-marathon
(13.1 miles) himself!

with 22,000 runners battling each other for a spot on the subway, tony, aunt sue and i decided to forgo seeing john off at the start line and wished him well prior to heading out to the race that morning. while waiting for him at the finish line in the navy yard, we enjoyed a real nice event they have there with a petting zoo (the cleanest i've ever seen), moonbounces and other activities for the children to participate in while waiting for your favorite runner to return. tony made friends with some tiny goats and a calf (which i soooo wanted to take home with me -- yes, i still love cows and someday will live on a farm/land where i can have my very own)!

here's a video of john heading towards the finish line (he doesn't even look tired)!

john finished in 1:52 - nice strong finish!! it was a long day but not without much fun and excitement! you would have thought that tony was the one that finished the race for how he zonked out in the car on the ride home! for more pictures of the day, click here

congratulations john! we love you and are very proud of everything you've accomplished with your running so far and wish you continued success with your races in the future!