The Reindears had such fun with their last Treadmill 5K that we decided to go surburban with the concept! I'm sure this one will be even more hilarious than the first. Thanks, Dasher, for hosting it and thanks too for the very creative race announcement (see link below).
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
1st Annual Treadmill 5K
Yay! After being postponed for a week due to sickness in the herd, today was a banner day for the Bloody Reindear Running Club's inaugural race.
Although we were missing Dancer (family birthday), Blitzen (it's a secret; we'll tell you later), the Mayor (who the hell knows where he was)-- Prancer, Dasher, Vixen and Comet performed with true reindear class and style as we shredded that gym and made it our own.
Packet pickup was at Prancer and Comet's house. The packet was top-notch and very high end-- here's what it contained: a tissue, a maxi pad, a Q-Tip, a cough drop, a makeup sponge, a piece of yarn, a coupon for Victoria's Secret and a picture of Bono (ahhhhh, Bono!!!). Oh yeah, also the race bib and the timing chip. And "running water," also know as Barefoot Pinot Grigio.
The event was held at LA Fitness Signature Club location on Randolph. At the pre-race ceremony, all Dears ate their chip-- potato chip timing is the latest and most advanced running techology. Carey Pinkowski begged us for the secret, but for now we're waiting til our patent request has been finalized.
Time for the treadmills! Armed with our "running water," we were anxious to begin. As expected, Dasher was off to a blazing start. Prancer was determined to have a good showing and bravely set off at a 9:05 minute mile pace, which of course she could not sustain. Vixen just didn't really look at time at all!! Comet was more concerned with listening to music.
Here are the results:
Dasher - 24:20
Prancer - 29:29
Vixen - 30-something (she forgot to pay attention to time)
Comet - 43:46 (much improved over previous efforts-- we're so proud of Comet!)
After the race, it was on to White Palace Grill on Roosevelt for the post-race festivities, where we were joined by Donner. He never runs with us, but is always good for an appearance at the after-party. Prizes were awarded:
Dasher - $1.00
Prancer - 50 cents
Vixen - a quarter
Comet - a penny
Please note that since we are all earning money by our running, that makes us bona fide professionals. We are all winners! An excellent time was had by all... next up-- another indoor 5K at Bally's, hosted by Dasher. Stay tuned for details.
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