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Ohio/Indiana- State to State Half Marathon- September 18th, 2005

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State to State Half Marathon- Oxford, Oh- 9/18/2005

http://ohiorunning.com/calendar/index.php?eID=1300

This was another opportunity to run with Family! Emily joined us on this race (well, Emily BEAT us on this race). This was a very cool race as the course runs between Ohio and Indiana so you actually get to run in two states!

The race starts and ends in downtown Oxford, Ohio and is an out and back course through neighborhoods and throughout farms. It was very serene and enjoyable.

Race Day

We woke up early to travel to Oxford which was a 45 or so minute drive from our house in Cincinnati. We were in the square and Emily was approached by a photographer while she was stretching and gladly agreed to allow them to take some pictures. Funny thing is, she ended up on the Poster for that year’s run-right in the middle!

This was Emily’s best time for her run and I tell you she was cranking it! I am not sure where she gets all of her energy but she was full of it that day! She ran a 2:15 where David and I completed in 2:25! Definitely a fun race and would highly recommend it!

Memories

Emily showing us how to stretch and then getting photographed in her crazy poses!

Emily flying past us!

Emily getting her best time!

Spending time with Family!

Reggae Run-2004

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Reggae Run- Cincinnati, Oh, October 2nd, 2004

http://www.yelp.com/biz/reggae-run-5k-cincinnati

Another family run with Emily and Collin and their friends joining us! This is a 5K run in Cincinnati. The fun part of this race is that at the end they have tents of food from restaurants in Cincinnati providing free food to everyone! There was also a great reggae band playing which provided great entertainment! You definitely get your money’s worth on this one!

The race ran through Eden Park which was pretty flat at first but then got quite hilly towards the finish line. They don’t have official timing (kind of like that !) as this is really a fun run to raise money to honor Maria Olberding.

This is a great race for everyone: experienced runners, anyone preparing for 5k or for anyone who just wants to get some exercise! No pressure!

Race Night

This was Collin’s first race and he definitely felt that it would not be a problem to complete the 3 mile run. In fact, he was placing bets that he would beat his friend to the finish line. I think he changed his mind when he hit the hills. Luckily they are at the end so it was not bad the entire way.

Emily plays basketball and runs track and has already ran in several races so this was a piece of cake for her and Andrea. They just enjoyed the run and of course all the free food afterwards!

Memories

  • Time spent with Family: joking, laughing and eating
  • Supporting each other up the hill
  • Enjoying the other runners- since this is such a short race everyone is upbeat!!
  • Great food and entertainment at the end!