First, I want to welcome all my new commenters and followers! 200! Woot! It’s great to have you and I’m doing my best to get around to everyone’s blogs.
Second, I have a few questions to answer:
Jamoosh asked (in regards to last night’s 5k): What no post race brew?
Well, there was beer. Bud to be exact. I think I’ve mentioned before that I don’t drink what my kids call “yellow beer.” I just don’t like the taste and I’m way too old to drink just for the alcohol. I gave away my beer ticket and came home instead (to a fridge that was sadly lacking in any cold beers I could drink).
Jamoosh also asked: What no moose?
There was a moose. A mom and baby, no less, but not at the race. We saw them on the edge of the highway:
There you go. A little moose butt for you.
AJH asked: What state is next?
Funny she should ask. Looks like the next state is Vermont in the fall. Hope she’ll meet up with me there. ;o)
Now, on to the important stuff. I’m sure you’ve all seen the t-shirts that say “My mom went to {insert cool place here} and all I got was this lousy t-shirt.”
Well, MCM Mama went to Alaska and all you are going to get is this lousy…
- Tell me about a race or a brewery near you that I shouldn’t miss
- Become a follower of MCM Mama on Facebook (or let me know if you were already)
- Post a picture of you with your favorite beverage on your blog (yes, I know some of you don’t drink alcohol. That’s ok. A pic of you with whatever you like to drink is fine. Make sure to give me the link in your comment. )
Giveaway ends Friday, July 30 at midnight. Winner will be chosen by my random number generator, aka Shoo (better hope you don’t fall between 14 and 20 because in his world, the numbers are 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,eleventeen, 12, 13, 21,22,23…) Just kidding. I’ll either put the numbers in a hat or use a real random number generator. And if bottle openers aren’t your thing, stay tuned for a sock giveaway in a week or two.
I have 6 days to finish 29 miles to reach my 100 for the month. If I don’t make it, it’ll be my first sub 100 month this year. Guess what I’ll be doing this week. ;o) Good thing it’s supposed to be a bit cooler.
A race you shouldn't miss, near me? Weeeeell, my personal favorites are the Richmond Monument Ave 10K. It's so huge that the energy is deafening (30K participants). But, I'm also a fan of the Crossroads 17.75K, and think we shouldn't miss that next year either. Too bad you've already raced my state a bunch of times!
A race you shouldn't miss, near me? Weeeeell, my personal favorites are the Richmond Monument Ave 10K. It's so huge that the energy is deafening (30K participants). But, I'm also a fan of the Crossroads 17.75K, and think we shouldn't miss that next year either. Too bad you've already raced my state a bunch of times!
some how I dragged my wrist over & deleted the part of that post that said "the Turkey Trot 10K and the Rich..Monument etc and so forth." without realizing it… I'm a follower
some how I dragged my wrist over & deleted the part of that post that said "the Turkey Trot 10K and the Rich..Monument etc and so forth." without realizing it… I'm a follower
I'm a follower
I'm a follower
I'm a follower.And I need this to open my Grape Crush or Blue Jones in bottles. If you are wondering, Blue Jones is better because it's made with real cane sugar. (It's actually the berry lemonade flavor, but it's blue so i call it blue jones). I may post a photo of me and my sugar soda in bottles on my blog…will let you know
I'm a follower.And I need this to open my Grape Crush or Blue Jones in bottles. If you are wondering, Blue Jones is better because it's made with real cane sugar. (It's actually the berry lemonade flavor, but it's blue so i call it blue jones). I may post a photo of me and my sugar soda in bottles on my blog…will let you know
I'm a follower!
I'm a follower!
There are plenty of breweries in Chicago you should come visit 🙂 Goose Island, Half Acre, Revolution… I could go on. Plus plenty of races not to miss, I don't even know where to start!
There are plenty of breweries in Chicago you should come visit 🙂 Goose Island, Half Acre, Revolution… I could go on. Plus plenty of races not to miss, I don't even know where to start!
WANT. SO. BADLY.I'm already a follower.
WANT. SO. BADLY.I'm already a follower.
You and I are both running after 100 miles this month!
You and I are both running after 100 miles this month!
How cute is that baby moose? The picture is pretty far away and I still tell how adorable it is 😉
How cute is that baby moose? The picture is pretty far away and I still tell how adorable it is 😉
I'm a follower/I like you on FB
I'm a follower/I like you on FB
If you are looking for race ideas, I'm originally from LI, NY and the two I think you should/could try are:The Great Cow Harbor 10k (HILLY)Hamptons Half/Full marathon. (let me know if you pick that one, I'm been thinking about doign it!)
If you are looking for race ideas, I'm originally from LI, NY and the two I think you should/could try are:The Great Cow Harbor 10k (HILLY)Hamptons Half/Full marathon. (let me know if you pick that one, I'm been thinking about doign it!)
Mooses!! Did you pose next to an American flag in your running gear ala Sarah Palin while you were in Alaska? I think my best race recommendation for out here would be either Lost Dutchman or Sedona. Both have a variety of distances (10k, half, marathon) and really let you see the beauty of Arizona.
Mooses!! Did you pose next to an American flag in your running gear ala Sarah Palin while you were in Alaska? I think my best race recommendation for out here would be either Lost Dutchman or Sedona. Both have a variety of distances (10k, half, marathon) and really let you see the beauty of Arizona.
I'm a follower.Love the moose pics!
I'm a follower.Love the moose pics!
can't become a follower from work, but i will from home, later today.Vermont, eh? i live in VT….what race are you thinking about doing?
can't become a follower from work, but i will from home, later today.Vermont, eh? i live in VT….what race are you thinking about doing?
Arsenal City 5k on Friday eve Sept 24 in Watervliet NY. Last year, at the end, they had a tent with beer, pizza, mucic, etc.
Arsenal City 5k on Friday eve Sept 24 in Watervliet NY. Last year, at the end, they had a tent with beer, pizza, mucic, etc.
I am a follower of your blog
I am a follower of your blog
I am also a fan on FB
I am also a fan on FB
My current fav is Bud Light Chelado (beer, clamato, salt & lime) – http://myfirst5k.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/lg-chelado.jpg
My current fav is Bud Light Chelado (beer, clamato, salt & lime) – http://myfirst5k.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/lg-chelado.jpg