Vancouver Lake 1/2

Sunday I ran the Vancouver Lake 1/2 with about 10 Team Athena friends.  It was a last minute race for me so was happy with a new PR of 1:37...  Training for the Eugene 1/2 in April so this was a good benchmark.  I can't say enough about the women I run with... incredible friends and runners that challenge me on so many levels.

Kristin (above) wins the happy pacer award - she met me at mile 8 for a few miles.  Looking forward to some good racing in 2013!

Powder!

I took the kids up to the mountain today to sled with a bunch of friends... I'm pretty sure the adults had as much fun as the kids.  Hardly anyone up there and great weather!  

Track

First track workout of 2013!  Here are some of my favorite people - running friends from Team Athena.  Looking forward to a great year ahead!

Furlough day...

The boys are out of school today...another budget reduction day!  Their friends came over to make gingerbread houses.  I'm pretty sure they ate as much candy as they put on their houses!  We took all 5 of them to get haircuts and out to lunch.  The 4 boys are loud and physical and pretty much can't keep their hands off of each other.  Made for a busy morning. :-)

Run Uganda Events

Last week our running team put on two events to raise awareness and funds for the Achon Uganda Children's Fund.  The first event was held at Vinter's Cellar in the pearl... great food, wine, service... definitely check this place out!  There was a huge turn out!  So many people showed up to hear Julius recount his incredible story.  On Saturday we sponsored a relay race at Catlin Gabel... All proceeds going directly to AUCF to assist them in operating the new health center in Uganda, and to support children orphaned after years of civil war.  We had such a fun morning, and it was awesome seeing so many people come together for a great cause - runners, non-runners, coworkers, families, and friends.  There was great music, food, raffle items and tons of good energy!