St. Pat's Day 5 Miler

26 Weeks 

Hard to believe, but this year was our first time running a St. Patrick's Day Run. St. Louis host a 5 miler that draws over 13,000 runners, most of them there to party. It was a lot of fun and we learned a few things for next year like arrive early to claim tailgate spot for parade and pack your own cooler. 

Aimee raced 26 weeks prego (53:08) and I tried to break 30:00 (31:31), but my legs just didn't have it in them. Oh well, the weather couldn't have been any better and we enjoyed the company of a few new Farmington running friends!
(Paul w/Ava and Ashley)

I think the part I enjoyed most about the race was watching all the fun/crazy people go by while waiting for Aimee and Ashley at the finish line. Funny thing, we never saw them finish because we were distracted by the group pushing a keg and doing keg stands, while the girls were on the other side....

  13,000 runners coming to the finish and one Jamaican Bobsled team, complete with human sled. 

Who needs aide stations when you carry your own cooler?