Danvers 5k

I just received a nice thank you card from the volunteers over at the Danvers Food Pantry. They wanted to show there appreciation for all the food items that all of you have donated. Your generosity touches a lot of peoples lives. Thank you all for the help.

What a great Wednesday night run this turned out to be. I never really know what to expect each week, and I guess that’s one of the things I like about the D5K. You just never know who’s going to show up what’s going to happen. For example, I was not expecting 53 runners to be at my doorstep ready to rock and roll. Most people drove here, some ran to the run “which in itself is funny” and I know at least three people rode bikes. Regardless of how you ended up here, I am just glad you did.

Of the 53 runners, 6 were first time runners to the D5K. To you, I say welcome, and I hope you enjoyed the show. Also we had 5 D5k regulars lay down some fast times setting Personal Records for themselves on our course. The top ten was filled with the usual suspects, with Pak coming in first for the dudes, and Crystal coming in first for the Cuties. Although in looking back in the results that I had previously posted, I seem to have put the “First Female” tag in the wrong spot. Sorry Tom, don’t beat me up, but I am too lazy to go change it.

I hope you all saw my previous post about what a great job you all did in donating food to the food bank. Once again I thank you all for your continued generosity.

For those of you that hung out for a while after the run, I am sure you will agree that we were treated to some good laughs and some good edibles from one Mr.Pak. Homemade on the spot bread, and an interesting game of skill that is way better if you win than if you lose. “Trust me…just ask Frank” For those of you who haven’t experienced Pak’s game, or more importantly his bread, I will hold back trying to describe either of them, for they truly need to be experienced for ones self.

See you all next Wednesday.

Thank you all for your help in helping others. I brought down SIX bags of food to the Danvers Food Bank this past week. The folks there were blown away and so appreciative of the generosity and giving of the runners of the D5K. So to you I say “Thank You” Your support goes a very long way and touches a lot of peoples lives in a very positive way. Our food collection is ongoing, don’t feel obligated that you need something every week, but when you think of it grab a can or two on your way out the door. It all helps…and as you can see it adds up quickly.

Six…seven…at tops TEN. “question” How many runners I expect to show up on this rainy Wednesday night. “Actual answer” Twenty. Twenty runners who refused to be deterred by a few measly rain drops, and slippery covered roads covered with leaves. I suppose somewhere nestled in conditions like this, lies the challenge and excitement of the run.

Though it was not a night for PR’s, we did manage to attract one new runner this week. Who traveled all the way from Chesnut Hill to take the D5K for a spin. It was a pretty good time based on the feedback that I received from her. Thanks for stopping by Lindsay.

As for the rest of te 29, it was business as usual, Pak, and Annie came in first “shocker” and the rest of the field came in at there own respective times. By the looks of it to me the highlight of the night was the “spread” waiting for the runners at the end of the course. A good variety of food, and a nice blend of beer awaited all our damp dazzlers. The only thing that could have topped of the night would have been some more of Pak’s homemade bread. Unfortunately in his rushh to get over here for our prompt start he forgot to bring the pan insert for his bread maker. Which I guess is a key ingredient in making the whole thing work. So alas our tastebuds will just have to wait till next time.

Have a great week all.