Running amok

I am not a woo woo kind of person. I believe in facts and logic, and although I really like the idea of the other worldly phenomena, I don't think that's how the world works.

But also, I know that there is an energy that comes with writing about things. It's like the mere fact of typing words onto a screen makes things a whole lot more likely to happen. Talking about something on my blog is akin to inviting it into my life.

Because of this, I really did not want to write about the BreyerFest 5k. I thought was a slippery slope that would end up with me - someone who is really not a runner - participating in this very event next year. And, you know, that's just not something I want to do.

But I wrote the post anyway.

Then Heather Dunaway sent me a guest post. I published it and - like magic! - another guest post - this one by Sara Bowman - appeared. Also, in the midst of all that, I received an email from Breyer's Vice President, Stephanie Macejko.

She writes: Hi Jennifer!  I saw your post about the 5k and since it's a favorite event of mine - I wanted to share the email recap sent to all registered runners for your reading pleasure!  

I would estimate that about 35-40% of the entrants walk this 5k, probably taking an average of forty five to sixty minutes to finish.

They get to see a pretty backside of the Park, in the back by Walnut Hall Farm.  

We get tons of families running it - including a lot of little kids!    

I know you said never...but it's actually a great way to start the day, even after being at the AG until 11 pm!!  

Then she sent me a link to Ruby Cline-Eaton's photo galleries of the race.

I have to admit, it looks like fun.

I am not promising anything, but I do plan on attending BreyerFest next year, and Against All Odds, the 5k might be a thing. Maybe.