Had a nice 4th of July......

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Had a nice 4th of July......
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Sun, 07-04-2010 - 10:12pm

I did the Peachtree Road Race this morning, me and 55,000 other people.  It's the largest 10K in the country (maybe the world?).  I was reading on their website about the ages of the people signed up to do the race this year, and was surprised to read that I was in the lowest percentage age group -- only 8% of the 55,000 people participating were over 60.  Made me feel pretty darn good about doing the race and finishing it! 


Yesterday, I was "iffy" about doing the race because I have a sore toenail on my big toe, right foot.  I did my last training walk on Wednesday (6.2 miles, which is the length of the PRR) and I don't know if my shoe was rubbing the toe wrong or what happened, but it has been *very* sore ever since.  Actually, I'm pretty sure I'm going to lose the toenail eventually.  (Eeewww....sorry, TMI)  But I was determined to do the race so this morning, so I triple wrapped it in bandaids and got out there and did it.  My toe isn't at all happy with me tonight, but I am *very* happy.....I did that race and collected my PRR T-shirt, which is like a trophy around here....lol.


The rest of my day was spent playing on the computer, watching TV, and I even had a little nap in the recliner this afternoon. (I had to get up at 4:30 this morning.)  DH cooked steaks and Vidalia onions on the grill tonight and I made a salad, potato, garlic toast....yummy meal and a quiet evening at home.  Actually, as I type this, I'm hearing the boom-boom-boom of fireworks "somewhere." 


I'm off to bed soon.  Hope everyone has had a nice, safe holiday!


Hugs....


 





























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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 2:27am

It sounds like a perfect day BB! Congrats on completing that race. It is quite an accomplishment! Don't you love hearing stats that make you the exception rather than the rule:-)

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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 6:56am

Well, thank you, Filly Friend, and how nice it is to see you here this morning!









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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 9:07am
Good for you, BB!! You did it! And how nice to know you are in the top 8%! I hope your toe heals right up and quits giving you grief. Wear your teeshirt proudly! Your supper sounds really good too. That reminds me-I need to scare up some breakfast. Think I have some chips and bean dip.--Pat
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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 9:36am

BB,


That running of the PRR is something to be very proud of, and I am proud of you.

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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 12:16pm
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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 12:25pm

Dannie, "cardiac hill" really isn't as bad as people say it is.









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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 12:57pm

Congradulations, BB!

K

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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 9:57pm

Congratulations, BB, on completing that race!

 


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Mon, 07-05-2010 - 10:42pm

I hope your toe pain has eased up, BB.

Kathey


 


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Tue, 07-06-2010 - 1:49am
Congratulations, BB. You are a wonder! I think it's great if I can walk 100 yards at the moment, but am finally getting there. Love and hugs, Jenni