We tried to do a lot of things all at once on Dave's birthday...mainly a 5K race run by Adam and Blake.
Our post-race party (picnic) table and food were supplied by Living History Farm's race organizers.
At six p.m. on the hottest day of the summer, some of us were stationed at the finish line
while others of us hoped to catch a glimpse of our runners
as they pass us on the road.
Hunter and I model for shadow photos while we wait for our guys.
It was Hunter's plan to spot Blake when he came by
to support his effort by running alongside for a short distance.
Six seconds or so later, along comes Adam.
At this station, it's just a half mile to the finish line...
I can't get there with my camera in time to catch our guys coming through!
So this photo at the finish line will have to do.
Remember,
it's the HOTTEST DAY of the summer, a hurtin' kinda day to run!
Race officials blunt the pain with gifts of water and a handshake.
The intercom calls out the names of runners as they arrive,
and, for a couple, they announce ages.
"And here comes Blake Underwood--he's only eight years old!"
The guys collapse around our picnic/birthday party table for a sweat-off, a drink, and a little potassium.
Drinks were served and sandwiches, fruit, and cookies offered at the main table.
By the time the band strikes up,
this one has his hands over his ears.
A little cooldown and Adam and Blake chat while they stretch their legs.
Another successful run.
Thanks Living History
and
Happy Birthday, dear Dave!
We love you.
(Dave's birthday got short shrift at the Farm but we made up for it in other ways.)
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