One of my favorite activities at Blog Camp was getting to participate in 5K sponsored by New Balance. The 5K came the morning after our delicious cupcake binge.
We were greeted bright and early by crazy people. Lisa and Ashley were way too perky and energetic for so early in the day. Runners-humph!
Really, they were lots of fun!
Since New Balance sponsored the run, all the New Balance wearers posed for a photo op.
Let me say this…I am not a runner. I walked the 5K. I walked the 5K with a big old camera draped around my neck. Now, THAT is exercise!
I didn’t have a planned partner for the walk. I ended up walking with Talya from Grace, Grits and Gardening. (Since I failed to get a picture of us together, I borrowed one from her website.)
I’ve been following Talya for a while now, so I was really excited to get to know her! I love when she has musical pairings to go with her posts. Talya is a genuine gal. I really enjoyed sweating with her!
There were so many great sights to see along the race path.
We had a couple of challenges along the way. This was the only one I photographed. I was too busy sliding down a fire pole to take other pictures.
I was so inspired by the AWBU 5K that I entered a local race a couple of weeks ago.
The Great 5K Pumpkin Fun Run is a fun event that supports the Open Arms Shelter. Follow the link for more information about the shelter.
I had some great supporters walk/run with me.
Look at all the wonderful pumpkins and gourds that were available to purchase. (These pictures were taken while I was on my walk the day before the race. That is why there are no people in the pictures.)
All of these beauties came from our friends’ farm.
How cute is this house of pumpkins?!
And look who was at the event sharing fall decorating tips…
P. Allen Smith! I did say hello! Unfortunately, I looked like this…hot and sweaty!
The kids took off and left us right off the bat and had a blast. I did actually run bits and pieces of the 5K but walked mostly. Who knows, maybe I’ll do another 5K and actually run the whole way–someday.
Pork Chop Tuesday 
October 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Peggy, those are great pictures. Very talented.
October 8, 2013 at 2:07 pm
Thanks, Beth. Believe it or not, the pumpkin pictures were taken with an iPod! Nothing fancy!
October 8, 2013 at 2:16 pm
You made me wish I had made it out for the race. Wonderful pictures! You look like a happy family. Love all the pumpkins and squash (?), gourds.
October 8, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Awwww, meeting and doing the 5K with you was one of my biggest blessing of blogger camp! And to think I almost slept through it.
October 9, 2013 at 2:21 pm
Love the pumpkin pics! They are one of my favorite subjects. That one of P Allen is hilarious 🙂
October 17, 2013 at 8:59 am
I hated to miss the pumpkin run. I would have probably walked most of it, but so what! Your pumpkin photos are so gorgeous — hard to believe you did all of them with an ipod:)
October 17, 2013 at 2:57 pm
Thanks, Debbie. There is always next year!
October 17, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Did you ever email me about Foodie Friday?
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