While I was in Arizona in March, I participated in a 5K called Emma's Run, which is named for a little girl name Emma who was tragically killed 5 years ago. My daughter in law Kortnei use to baby sit Emma and her brothers up to the time of her death. Emma's Run was started in her memory and the funds that are raised are given to help sick or injured children and their families. Josh and Kortnei have participated every year but this was the first time that me and Jill came along too.
We had to get up really early, on a saturday to arrive in Athem on time as its an hour drive from Gilbert. And we picked up Jill in Paradise Valley.
This is picture of a bunch of participates lining up, no one I know, but just to show how cool it looks out there in Athem (which is north of Phoenix) with hills and cactus, it's really quite pretty and very arizonan looking, which I especially appreciate.
Kortnei took all of these pictures. She liked this cactus. I think she takes good pictures.
Speaking of Kortnei, here she is with one of Emma's brothers, I don't remember his name but he was a little camera shy.
Jill, Janey, Josh and Kortnei when we first signed in and waiting to start our run...um, or should I say our walk....none of us are runners.
I wanted a picture of my chip thingy that will keep track of my time. I never had one before and it kind of made me want to compete with everyone. Very un-Janey like as I am not the least bit competitive.
Jill trying to look tough.
We're lining up here, again this is a bunch of people we don't know, but look how pretty and arizonany it looks. Love it!
And we're off! That's me on the left....I took off like a speeding bullet and left the others in the dust...ok, I was jogging, doing what my brother Dennis calls "the old man shuffle." I would say I was doing the old lady shuffle though. But hey, I passed every person that was walking, little kids, moms with strollers, and the elderly....
Josh running ahead of Kortnei and Jill for awhile. I believe only for this picture opportunity. See the nice hills ahead? They were green and there were wild flowers everywhere. It was a very pretty morning.
Jill, Janey and Kortnei after we were finished. Note that we no longer wanted our hoodies on cause we were sweating. Well, except for Jill. You can't tell but it was windy and kind of chilly that morning....yes, it gets chilly in Az!
Finally, all four of us again, Jill, Janey, Kortnei, and Josh after the race (by the way, it may interest all to know that I came in a good 10 minutes ahead of these youngsters, ha! Like I care, remember, I'm not competitive....) We had alot of fun at Emma's run and I personally want to do it again next year. I know Josh and Kortnei will always go.
We were so proud of ourselves that we went to Ihop for breakfast afterwards.
Kortnei took all of these pictures. She liked this cactus. I think she takes good pictures.
Speaking of Kortnei, here she is with one of Emma's brothers, I don't remember his name but he was a little camera shy. 
Jill, Janey, Josh and Kortnei when we first signed in and waiting to start our run...um, or should I say our walk....none of us are runners.
I wanted a picture of my chip thingy that will keep track of my time. I never had one before and it kind of made me want to compete with everyone. Very un-Janey like as I am not the least bit competitive.
Jill trying to look tough. 
We're lining up here, again this is a bunch of people we don't know, but look how pretty and arizonany it looks. Love it!
And we're off! That's me on the left....I took off like a speeding bullet and left the others in the dust...ok, I was jogging, doing what my brother Dennis calls "the old man shuffle." I would say I was doing the old lady shuffle though. But hey, I passed every person that was walking, little kids, moms with strollers, and the elderly....
Josh running ahead of Kortnei and Jill for awhile. I believe only for this picture opportunity. See the nice hills ahead? They were green and there were wild flowers everywhere. It was a very pretty morning.
Jill, Janey and Kortnei after we were finished. Note that we no longer wanted our hoodies on cause we were sweating. Well, except for Jill. You can't tell but it was windy and kind of chilly that morning....yes, it gets chilly in Az!
Finally, all four of us again, Jill, Janey, Kortnei, and Josh after the race (by the way, it may interest all to know that I came in a good 10 minutes ahead of these youngsters, ha! Like I care, remember, I'm not competitive....) We had alot of fun at Emma's run and I personally want to do it again next year. I know Josh and Kortnei will always go.We were so proud of ourselves that we went to Ihop for breakfast afterwards.
That looks like fun. I should do it with you guys next year.
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun! I am glad you guys came :)Next year we should go to Ihop again afterwards. Mmm.
ReplyDeleteGood for you guys!
ReplyDeleteLook at you...you're blogging!! I know, I rarely blog too! How fun! I wish I could have gone but things here were a bit crazy ...still are :) Can't wait to see you in May!
ReplyDeleteWish I could have been there! You guys look great! And, way to go mom!
ReplyDeleteYou...were competitive? How uncharacteristic of you. Well, I guess you never know what hidden untapped reserve of competitiveness a good friendly run will strike.
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