Each year LLNL hosts the HOME (Helping Others More Effectively) campaign in an effort to raise funds for local non-profit organizations that provide much needed services and support for the community. The actual HOME event normally occurs the Thursday before Halloween, consists of 1.7mile run/walk and then offers music, food and tents with representatives from the different agencies on hand to provide information about their organization.
Unfortunately with layoffs earlier in the year and the economy completely sucking, this years HOME campaign was down to bare bones although they did have a nice band. I kind of missed the memo that we should bring some canned goods to the event so I felt kind of bad about that. I did donate to my favorite agencies (East Bay SPCA and Tri-Valley Animal Rescue) so at least I know the animals are covered. =)
So now on to the fun stuff. I always look forward to the run and for the last two years now have been able to jog it with my buddy Mike. Last year our time for the 1.7 miles was over 14 minutes (I’ll have to ask Mike for the exact time). This year we beat our time and came in at 13:48 (~8minute/mile). More than that we had a lot of fun and finished without passing out before the finish line. Always a good thing. 😉
Jean Shuler (in black shorts and black/white top), coolest deputy divison lead we could ask for, and Mike and me trailing close behind. =)
So until next year we’ll have to keep up with the bodypump, kickboxing and hardcore pilates classes so we can see about getting our time down to under 14 minutes. Hey, you’ve gotta have a goal! =)
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