Monday, May 7, 2007

The Perfect Weekend!


If you are in doubt about who was in CHARGE at the finish line of The Flying Pig Marathon this past weekend in Cincinnati, I would suggest you look to the person driving the GOLF CART!! Actually, I would more strongly suggest that you get to safe ground!!!!!!

12,000 runners to get ready for, beginning at 5:30 AM on Sunday morning. Not sure how I can say this, but WHAT A BLAST!




It all went off without a hitch. Well, let me rephrase that... We were able to pull things together and give the appearance that there were no hitches. Actually, until you get involved with a race this size, and this level, you cannot imagine the hitches that are thrown at you!!

In any case, give it a shot someday. Having run races, most of you half or full marathons, you already know how appreciative runners are to the volunteers. Cut a chip off, wrap a blanket around them, give then the much deserved medal, and you can almost bring a runner to tears.

And I'll make it easy for you.... Come help ME next year in this one!! ;-)




My Mother-in-Law came for a visit this past few days also and my wife and I were able to sneak away to see The Lion King! Did I mention that my wife is a Lion King NUT?? So even though this was our 3rd time to see it, it never gets old. It's worth the price! And if it's the first time out of the house in over 5 weeks, who cares how good it is? ;-)


My running is going GREAT the past few weeks. I think it's tied to the weather in some way. I had a 7 mile run last week where I felt like I could go on forever! I KNOW you know that feeling! Made my day! Ran over 30 miles last week, which is more than I have had in a long time. Feeling absoulutly GREAT!


I leave you with this weeks picture of my little Ohio State Buckeye. Can I get a

GO BUCKS!!

6 comments:

Petraruns said...

Okay Kevin - I think you did a great job volunteering but I can't get past that gorgeous photo of your beautiful boy - I just cannot get OVER how CUTE that baby boy is! And isn't it amazing how sometimes your running just slots in beautifully? You'll be running the Flying Pig next year at this rate..

MarathonChris said...

Great job with the volunteering. I agree that the volunteers make all the difference!!! Glad you got a break from your little Ohio State fan, who continues to be cute as a button!

You running sounds great as well. 30 miles - that is something else!!

Susan said...

Oh my goodness - your little Buckeye is getting more adorable by the day!

I sincerely want to volunteer ASAP. And your blogging of it enhanced that desire!

Irish Blue said...

GO BUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, I may just come on down there and help next year.

Good job on the running too!

Maddy said...

Simply Amazing. I'm so appreciative of the volunteers - I always try to say thank you as I pass them. The hard work does not go unnoticed!

And 30 miles? Again, Amazing!

Your son? Also Amazing(ly beautiful)!

jen said...

Congrats on the Finish Line job, you did great! I'm defintely inspired to volunteer. I have always wanted to.

Great running this week. I defintely know those "I could run forever" runs... I think I'm due for one. :)

Cute kid, as always!