The little guy and I volunteered at the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon today. It was an exciting event and we tried not to let the cold rain the drenched us get us down. This was a little difficult as I already have a cold from the airplane ride home from Chicago. but the atmosphere was positive and engaging. We cheered and handed out water to all of the runners. This was the first marathon either of us have attended. If I can speak for both of us (which I often do), we were pleasantly surprised with how much fun we had and how quickly the time passed. I held cups half filled with water out to the runners as they approached. When they ran by they grabbed the cup from my hand, spilling half of the cup over both of us and leaving them with just one gulp left. Fortunately, there were many water tables all lined up and they could grab cups from multiple people as they passed. We also cheered for each and every runner we could, until my voice was hoarse and the little guy was completely warn out from kicking. We were stationed at mile 19, just after the runners crossed from Minneapolis into St. Paul. I was inspired by the determination on their faces and thought maybe next year I'll try the 10 mile run. Or maybe I'll try a 5K first...
After the runners had made their way beyond mile 19 we spent some time doing fast and furious clean-up, then warmed ourselves with a cup of hot cider before heading back home. It was a good day.
