Over the Moon

Yesterday was the 3rd Running of the Nutmeg State 1/2 Marathon and 10k Eco-Friendly Charity Race. We were asked last fall to be a part of the EarthRun Global alliance of eco-friendly charity races to be held on April 26, 2009. Pretty cool!

Bruce Raynor of Athletes for a Fit Planet was on hand (he is our environmental consultant not to mention Ironman, cyclist and more!) to help us offset carbon emissions. Through the purchase of carbon - offset tags ($3 a piece) we were able to offset nearly 14,000 lbs of carbon emissions - or just under 7 tons!!

Yesterday's race was a huge success and in fact, the prep leading up to the race was the smoothest of all the races we've done. I have to say, I could not have done it without a lot of help and I am thankful beyond words for my friends, family and the many volunteers, sponsors, town and state officials that made it happen.

The temperature yesterday was predicted to be in the mid-eighties, well, it ended up being 92 degrees!

HUGE thanks go to Crystal Rock Water Company out of Watertown, CT and the only water I drank growing up (since our town water in the area is not-potable). We had enough water for thirsty athletes, volunteers and spectators who just roasted out there.

Despite the heat, we had over 300 competitors post great times. 60% of our field was women!! SO COOL! We also had a few young runners. A boy named Jason Beaver who is a few weeks shy of his 8th birthday set the National Record for the 1/2 Marathon distance AGAIN! 2nd place behind him was an 11 year old boy who was running his first 1/2 Marathon. 3rd place was 18 year's old (this is in the 19 and under category). Just incredible!

I am beyond overjoyed at the way the race unfolded - before, during and after and am now more excited than ever to race!!!

Thank you again, everyone!