Monument 10k - Welcome to Richmond!

Yesterday was the 13th Annual Monument 10k here in Richmond. I have wanted to do this race for years but it never worked out timing-wise. Since we lived in NC and usually visited Richmond for Easter, it never made sense to come up twice at the same time of year. So, this is our "Welcome to Richmond" 10k! It's an out and back down Monument Avenue which is one of the biggest streets in Richmond. It's such a beautiful street lined with Monuments (duh) and beautiful homes. It was a rainy day and I was running so I didn't get too many shots. However, this race is on the "Must Do" list for all things Richmond.

Here's how it got started:

Night before carb load with spaghetti (been eating this same meal almost every Friday for years ...)

Pre race photo in the Park

Hard to get a serious picture with these two :)

That's better ...

This race was rather large and started in waves. Josh was the first in our group to go so we made him stand with the volunteer of his corral. That's what happens when you go first!

It started raining on us. Good thing I came prepared with my rubber ducky socks.

That's my number. I really like the running belt Josh got me for Christmas. It easily attaches your race bib and has a small pocket for you to hold stuff. My Blackberry fit in the pocket so I could take these great pictures on the run :)

Finally made it to the starting line. The race started at 8:30am but my wave didn't start until 9:21am.

Spiderman ran with us today.

That's a bunch of people running!

Superman is faster than a speeding bullet, right? And I'm right there behind him!

I actually passed a roller coaster. Very cute idea for a group that wants to run together.

That's Sam right there in the blue shirt with gray shorts and no head. I pulled over to take this picture and thought I had it perfect ... but I missed his head .... ugh that makes me mad! However, glad I got a glimpse of him in action!

With all the costumes and people today, this was the WORST thing I saw. This was not part of a costume. She paid a lot of money for the tights ...

Post race picture. So glad to be sitting and on our way to pizza!

Overall, the day was a huge success. Josh, Sam, and I all completed the race injury free. What more can you ask for?

Currently, I am running to store up a bank of calories! We will be celebrating a special little boy's 6th birthday next weekend as Ingrid and Samson visit from Maine. We usually go to all their favorite places to eat since they don't get to do that much in Maine. Next week's food blog will probably be blown out of the water ... but it isn't not every week they come to visit! They are worth every calorie too. 

Samson lost his front two teeth. Ingrid sent us a picture but I can't wait to see the little cutie in person!

Now off to Mom's for Sunday dinner after watching Rhinestone. I love living so close to my family!