Jingle Bell Ketchup

The Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell run in Peoria was last Saturday morning. There were three wintry races to choose from this year, none of which seemed fun in the cold. I had some friends interested and available for this one, so it was on. About an hour before we got there, Storm and I simultaneously sent messages to each other asking if we were really doing it. I guess racing isn't exactly fun...yet.

At the race I met up with...


Steve and Melissa, with their two kids, Kayley and Kate. I have the honor of knowing this couple because of a simple EE visit to their home when they were new to our church!











Stormy days














Jill and Jeremy from WCIC's Afternoon Drive. They just started a blog and I made it on the second post! I know you're impressed.




Alot of the folks who do this race try to have fun with it. I mean seriously, it's freezing outside. It's not fun on it's own. There are teams with shirts or outfits, and individuals who just looked nuts.

Something else that was nuts? I've only seen this a couple of times. The race was started with the national anthem. When it's cold and no one is moving to keep warm, the anthem feels a tad long. Which is why we were so lucky that they found this lady, who managed to include every last artsy fling and drawn out note she could find. As Storm puts it so efficiently, "Really......really......".

The race route took us through most of the usual riverfront route that Storm takes us on.


My time was nothing to be mentioned. It was a miracle that the race didn't ruin my health for Candlelight and Carols later in the evening. I was getting sick through Friday and would not have time for lunch. It actually gave me alot of energy, and I forgot they would have tons of food!!!

They put Dance Dance Revolution in fitness clubs now??? No way! I'm in.