It finally arrived. The Running With Scissors Marathon. The idea that came to me in a delirious moment during another race. I advertised, joked, and yakked about this one. This was going to be the race that would raise some serious money for Parenting Alone. Well it worked. I was hoping to bring in $250.00 on this race, but you wonderful generous people contributed $439.26. Way Way Way over expectations.
Saturday night June 20th, 7:20 and its GO TIME. I have everything I need for a marathon. Water, check. GPS, check. Good shoes, new wicking socks, distance shorts and performance shirt, check check check. Purple dress and feather boa, check. Superman outfit and bubble maker, check. Wait, What?? Oh yea that’s right. Tonight I Run With Scissors!!
Yall showed up big so now it was my turn. I was asked to wear a dress, howl at the moon, and more and I was not going to disappoint.
I knew sooner or later things had to get ugly, and when I say things I mean me.
I started off running with scissors, and felt good. I had some great friends with me cheering along and we were having a fun time. I quickly burned through the first few sponsored miles.
I could write about the run. Tell you about my pace, how I felt mile after mile. All of that stuff that gets my heart racing, but we know that’s not why your here. You came for the picts. I don’t blame you. I would feel the same way. I hope you all get a kick out of these. It was embarrassing, but also a lot of fun. I want you to know I ran proud knowing that I was giving you and Parenting Alone my all.
It doesn't get much uglier than this. I wanted to make sure the sponsors got their moneys worth so I ran some populated streets.
Next up was Superman. My friend Shan felt sorry for me and wanted me get some dignity back. It was a good thought until I ran past a bunch of teenage girls. I heard one of them say, "Whos the old guy who thinks its Halloween." That wasn't so good for the morale!!
Bubble Time. Nuff said!!
At 11:30 my neice Meredith showed up and saved me. I was pretty worn down, but she lifted my spirits enough for me to keep going with a smile. Thanks for running with me Me Me!!
