Last race at 50

What a wonderful running year this has been.
Yes, I know it's not quite New Year's Eve, when I will count up all my found money from my little running piggy. Remember him?

Found money piggy

He's been fed sporadically this year. I figure after I found that 5 dollar bill, he'd keep for a little longer. I didn't find any cash in Meridian, Miss., and I didn't find any cash during today's 5K, so maybe he's getting a little thin.
Today was the Lakeside Viking 5K and represents the last race before my birthday. It was a cool, crisp morning and I met my friends Carolyn and Susan for the race. They live near Lakeside High School, which sponsors the race.

Carolyn, me and Susan

Last year I forgot my iPod and it was drizzling. This year I remembered my tunes and it was clear. And what do you know? I was 2 one hundredths of a second FASTER! How about that? Clearly it was the rain and no musical motivation that slowed me down. Ha!
It really as been a great year of running. I've got just a couple more 5Ks before year's end.
I'll look back and know my 50th year was a great running year.