what a glorious day!! started off with 9am mass then over to Stoneham to run the Veterans Memorial 11k!! I almost didn't run this race because I thought it was 11miles and I havent been up to that distance in quite awhile so imagine how thrilled i was when i came home from my church retreat and saw this posted on my running group site and realized it was an 11k instead!! The race started at 11:11 today 11/11 and was an 11k - so cool -- also the free t-shirts had a picture of a red rose on it with a helmet -- the retreat i was on this weekend also used a red rose as its symbol - how cool!! I registered this morning and shortly after found a friend from town I was hoping to see and then saw Henry and Marj!! So fun!! I went into the race just hoping to feel good, run strong and remember our veterans with pride!! The sun was shining bright, temp was in the mid-40's and at times the wind was quite strong but still a beautiful day!! I ran a couple of miles with a woman from the Shamrock running club then she picked up her pace and I stayed at mine and even slowed down a bit -- my first 2 miles were 8:40 and 8:43 much faster than i should have been running for that distance with little mileage the last few weeks!! Later I ran alongside another woman for awhile - so fun to chat a little as you run. I waited after I finished to see Henry and Marj finish -- Marj didn't race today but ran along with Henry but that's their story to tell -- so cute to see them finish with a kiss!! I don't know all my stats because i can't seem to get my garrmin to download right now and the results aren't up on cool running for place stats yet, but basically it was 6.85 miles in 1:02:37 for an avg pace of 9:09!! oh ya -- red MVS running singlet with white underarmour short sleeve under it -- blue capri length running pants - wish i had on my flag earrings but at least i had on red, white and blue!! Very happy with that - now off to PT!

deez - thanks for staying out in the bitter cold to cheer us on at the end - it was a fun race! marj

Great fun, great read and great time. WTG girl!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obviously a fun time. Nice work. Races are always fun! And must have been a treat to see Marj and Henry.

what a glorious day!!

It seems that sums it up quite nicely. Congrats on doing a find job of honoring our vets, and for having a fun race. Jay

What an inspirational post! 11K...11/11...11:11 start time.. Meeting up with Henry & Marj... Great temps with sunshine... Extra great tees... And a great pace to boot! Made my day...thanks. DickyG

Solid pace and, obviously, a fun day for you. Congrats!