Melon Dash 2016

On Saturday, July 30th, Ellie and I ran our second 5k of the year.  We were joined by our friend, Jeanine in McKinney at Town Park before 8am.  Before you begin down the path of, 'why would you run outside in Dallas in July?" let me tell you that I'm not exactly sure.

Seemed like a good idea at the time.  And yet, standing at the starting group at 8am we were already sweating.  It was 88 degrees, and we were standing still.  Somehow I knew this couldn't be good.  But we were up for the challenge.

Good news is - we all finished.  As you can see from the finisher medal we are wearing around our necks.  Bad news is - we were wiped out the rest of the day!  Even Ellie had a headache for hours even after lots of water, fruit and rest.  I had a migraine that kicked in before we got home and spent the rest of the day sipping water and resting.  Wow - we lost a day!  On the bright side - we finished the race.

And had watermelon and cold towels waiting for us.  Bins of bottled water, bananas, apples and granola bars to choose from as well.

Melon Dash 2016. Check.

Next race not until the weather cools off.  Maybe the turkey trot or the jingle bell run.  Something when you can actually see your breath in the air will work for me!

Jeanine, Ellie and I before the start of the race!

Ellie and I before the start of the race!  Isn't she the cutest thing ever!?