Good Report/Wesson Memorial/State Record

This week started out with a positive report.  I was released from the doctor as my shoulder has gotten so much better.  Hence...NO surgery needed!!  Woo-hoo!  I left the office with good news, no more meds and 6+ months more home physical therapy.  My shoulder hasn't hurt for a while though it has ached some here and there.  I'm so glad that all is getting well. 

Next, we ran in the Wesson Memorial 2 Mile Race on July 4th.  We are not summer racers but we really enjoy this one and with it being a short one, we try to participate in it.  It was quite humid but the sun stayed behind the clouds the entire time which made it so much more bearable!!  On top of that, this year we had a little breeze that kept us cooled off while we were running. 

Last year, the runners doubled from the year prior and this year it increased again by another 200!!!  There were close to 700 people IN the race.  Wow!!  After some changes in the finishing chutes, the race ended successfully.  Good job, LV! 

Since I was feeling pretty good and it was a short race, I focused on "my" race and no one else's.  Meaning, I did what I could, rejected negative thinking which I've been having for quite some time when I run, and ran the best I could.  I felt good throughout the entire race and ran a good race...especially since I had not raced since late spring [and I was injured then and was doing poorly].  After the race, we enjoyed wonderful watermelon which refreshed us a lot. 

 I wore my new running skirt and t-back tank and LOVED it. It probably doesn't look as good as it felt, but I can see buying more skirts in the future. They kept me so cool while I was running.  I can't believe Kent didn't tell me to straighten my tank.  It was all wrinkly and there are NO humps anywhere like it looks.  Oh, well...guess I'm glad I got a pic, ha!  Thank you, Honey!! 



Kent did well in his race.  He received 2nd Place Overall RW.  I'm so proud of him.  He, also, didn't suffer from the heat this year as he has in the past couple of years. 

And, I received 1st Place in my age group.  I was so excited about my time because I did the best I could, fought mental demons and ran better than I had hoped, and got under 18 minutes. 

Our awards were handmade pottery starfish.  Cool...I love the handmade awards I've received. 

And, a pic of a few friends winning their awards.  I missed the Kochs and Tanya...will get ya'll next time! 

I really felt "at home" today.  Saw so many people we use to race with often.  It was good to see Bob C. before the race [never saw him after that].  Spoke with Nancy P. as she was signing up runners.  Ryker M. parked next to us and talked with him some.  He's a great runner!  Eric W. from Hattiesburg came down and parked on the other side of Ryker.  This was his first Wesson Race.  I think he liked it.  Congrats on your award!  Kent talked with Dale R. [he won 1st Place RW].  Another couple of people...we saw Mark K. and Mike B. but never got to talk with them.  Talked with Tanya D. and still can't believe she has lost over 100 pounds!!!  She is an excellent racewalker and has recently moved into running.  She is an amazing runner...Go Tanya!!  I'm sure there were more; these were the ones that crossed my mind while composing this post.  We really miss our running buddies in this area.  They have some of the best races.  Thanks Leonard V. for your hard work and the great job you do to make this club a success. 

One more thing regarding the race.  I was able to obtain the  Mile State Record for my age!!!  I am sooo excited about this...it was all worth it.  And, what a way to get back on track...a new SR!  Forty two records were set today.  I hope this link works; here's the list of the records: 
http://www.staterunningrecords.com/asp/records.asp?state=MS

After the race, we cleaned up and went to The Shed.  It was our first time there and it will definitely NOT be our last!  It was the best BBQ we've eaten and there wasn't a drop of grease on those ribs either.  YUMMMM!!  BBQ and watermelon is what eating on the 4th is all about.

While we were there dozens of Harley Davidson motorcycles that showed up.  I bet there were a hundred motorcycles there when we left!  Here are a few pics I took while walking around.  Enjoy...

One of the MANY signs on the walls.

"Get Fed At The Shed"

And, now we leave you at this time hoping you've had a great 4th of July like we did!

Until next time...

Run 4 It