The 40th running of the Peachtree Road Race was the 13th running for Andy and I. We (well I) thought it would be special to begin a new tradition this year by having Austin and Chandler join in on the fun. March - applications mailed; June - numbers received! We were placed in time group 3. Yay! I was so excited with our numbers this year.
As race day aproached, I put together our plan for wake up and leave time the day of the race. Also worked on the meeting plans for post race. Andy and I shared fun stories about things like Marta rides pre- and post-race and how pre is much more pleasant than post; the trombone player on the bridge who never actually plays a song just blows random notes; all of the cheering spectators along the race course; the run past Sheperd Spinal Clinic; the variety of cool bands playing along the way; and more. I was sort of anxious about being separated from Austin and Chandler during the race, and assured them there was no way to make a wrong turn or to be abducted from the course. They would be perfectly fine. Who was I trying to convince anyway? Me? :-) We went over the plan carefully and even reviewed the code word from daycare days. As a mom you can never be overly cautious. Right?
OK, so race day is quickly approaching and Austin's biggest concern is what our pre-race meal will be on Friday night. Austin and Chandler are not very happy and wonder whose bright idea this was when I tell them that alarm clocks need to be set for 4:30am and our leave time is 5:00am!! Race day: we left on time, made it to the race safely, finished the race, successfully met up at the end and made our way back home. The jury is still out on whether they will join us again next year .... and the beat goes on.
As race day aproached, I put together our plan for wake up and leave time the day of the race. Also worked on the meeting plans for post race. Andy and I shared fun stories about things like Marta rides pre- and post-race and how pre is much more pleasant than post; the trombone player on the bridge who never actually plays a song just blows random notes; all of the cheering spectators along the race course; the run past Sheperd Spinal Clinic; the variety of cool bands playing along the way; and more. I was sort of anxious about being separated from Austin and Chandler during the race, and assured them there was no way to make a wrong turn or to be abducted from the course. They would be perfectly fine. Who was I trying to convince anyway? Me? :-) We went over the plan carefully and even reviewed the code word from daycare days. As a mom you can never be overly cautious. Right?
OK, so race day is quickly approaching and Austin's biggest concern is what our pre-race meal will be on Friday night. Austin and Chandler are not very happy and wonder whose bright idea this was when I tell them that alarm clocks need to be set for 4:30am and our leave time is 5:00am!! Race day: we left on time, made it to the race safely, finished the race, successfully met up at the end and made our way back home. The jury is still out on whether they will join us again next year .... and the beat goes on.
p.s. Recognize the title of this entry as a song? Give it a listen. Sonny & Cher The Beat Goes On or an updated version Britney Spears The Beat Goes On. Fun Song. :-)
