50K Birthday . . . The Mobile Celebration!

Thank you for the balloon and flowers,
Mom and Dad!
You're the BEST!

Is there anything more important than good health, great friends, and a loving (and tolerant!) family?  I think not!  

Today, on my 50th birthday, I had the chance to celebrate all those things as I ran 50 kilometers (31 miles).  It was supposed to be 50 miles; but Hey, I'm not crazy! ;-)

Friend Amy ran me in for the finish!
Okay, No.  We walked. :-)

As the hours passed, friends came out to run and walk beside me.  My husband and son Spencer decorated my van with balloons and signs.  They ran and walked with me, too.  They loaded my van with a cooler filled with icy drinks and tasty snacks-- I'm thinking of you, miraculous candied pecans at mile 20!

My first round of traveling companions:
What an awesome way to start a run!

It was a wonderful day.  I've had a lot of them.  Half a century's worth now.  But I hope not to be done for a long time.  I don't want to be over the hill.  I love climbing up the hills.  Of course, zooming down them is fun, too.

Much love to all of you who sent me sweet Happy Birthday messages, cards, balloons, and flowers!

John and longtime Bestie, Tod (and Gigi)

And WHO is taking me out for dinner and drinks after
spending the ENTIRE day being my run sherpa
and running/walking beside me ALL day?
THIS guy.  I love you, honey.  I'm sorry I'm crazy. ;-)