Good Sunday morning, Ladybugs

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Good Sunday morning, Ladybugs
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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 6:06am
It's official. I will be participating in the Peachtree Road Race this year. You have probably never heard of it, but around here, the race is a big deal. It has always been a dream of mine to be in the race and this is the year. I wasn't sure if I would get in or not, as thousands of people are turned down every year. Of course, the serious runners are chosen first, but people like me who apply are chosen by a lottery drawing, and I am one of the lucky ones this year. I received my number in the mail yesterday.

The race is only a 10k (a little over 6 miles), so I shouldn't have any problem finishing. It is held on July 4th every year and 55,000 people participate. The reward for finishing the race is a T-shirt, and I have always wanted one of those shirts.

If you are interested, here is the link to the race site.

http://www.atlantatrackclub.org/at02000.htm

Just wanted to share my news and say good morning to all of you. I'll be working around the house today, and most likely, taking a nap at some point. I woke up too early this morning.

Have a great Sunday, everyone....BB


Edited 6/8/2003 6:13:45 AM ET by cl-bumblebee50

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 7:20am
Congratulations, BB, on being picked to participate in the race. How exciting and what a special way to spent the 4th of July. Is it held early in the morning? They have a race, not sure the length, here every year in connection with the Fourth of July Festival and they do it early in the day.

Enjoy your day putzing around the house and napping.

Hugs...Pab

Pab

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 7:28am
Good morning to you, Pab. Hope you have a good day too.

Yes, the race starts at 7:30 in the morning, thank goodness, before the heat of the day sets in.....BB

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 7:40am
Good morning, BB. I just hope the race isn't the weekend after Savannah! You might be a little out of shape after that BugFest!!! :) HAGD
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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 8:21am
BB!!! That's wonderful! Congratulations!

Sadly ... Long distance running is something I've been told to avoid now that I've had knee surgery. I'm *able* to run but the impact would be too damaging to my joints. I would have to walk the miles ... which I could do.

Is that allowed in your race? Many races here have run-walk components. Not a bad idea with our aging population. LOL!

Good luck!

F.

 

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 8:44am
Congratulations Beebs. Hope it won't be too hot on July 4. That day is usually a scorcher here.

Lanie

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 8:46am
Good for you, BB. This one should be easy for you. The rain has stopped here, but no sun yet. Hope we all dry out for a while.
Bren
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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 8:53am
Way to go, BB. I dont think I could run any where near that long. Congrats and good luck!

Hugs, Jackie

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 9:05am
BB, what good news for you.

I know you will finish and get

your special t-shirt!

Hugs,

Fran

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 10:22am
Congratulations on being included in the race this year! Those t-shirts must be awfully pretty! LOL My DDs have a huge collection of t-shirts from races they've run, and now they don't wear t-shirts...But I won't throw them away, too many memories. I've heard of people making quilts with t-shirts, but I don't know how.

Well, my coffee's made, DH is talking paint, so I must go. Have a cool and *dry* Sunday. Seren

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Sun, 06-08-2003 - 11:19am
"Well, the race is on and here comes Pride up the backstretch..."

Congratulations. I read the history of the race and it sure has come up in 30 years from a carload to over 55,000. I like the discription of the line-up--it will start at Lenox Street and end at the horizon.

BTW: Good morning. Kathey

Kathey

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