I rolled out of bed at 6 am to head into Farmington for the Country Days 1 mile fun run registration.
It’s called a “fun run”, and it really was fun. There were not more than a hundred people in the 1 mile run, which was a contrast from the huge Go! St. Louis 5K I ran in April in Forest Park, St. Louis.
The variety in ages was impressive. There were tiny kiddos as young as 4 and 5 years old, and I was passed by a man who was probably seventy. It was a family event, where parents ran beside their young kids and adult children walked with their moms and dads.
People come in from out of town to run with us in Farmington. A woman at the start line with me said she drives from Sikeston every year to run in our little race.
There were three total events this morning; the 1 mile fun run, the 2 mile walk, and the 5 mile run. Among the racers in the 5 mile was a high school runner who holds the state record for the mile (4:13).
Country Days activities will continue throughout the day and into tomorrow. For the complete schedule of activities, see the Daily Journal’s website.
You know, DD, it really WAS fun! All of the people that were there were smiling! I really think that I was the only one worrying (and you didn’t let me do that for very long!). If there was any competition, it was of a friendly nature! Thanks for inviting me to go along, and for believing in me! Hugs!