Displaced Beachbums

What to do on a Saturday morning?

FG’s choice: Sleep in and have a “homebody” day. FM’s choice: Whatever! He’s usually game for anything  My choice: Charity 5K at 6 am

We decided to run/walk in the 1st Annual Marianas Classic which started at the Governor’s Complex. So, for the second consecutive Saturday morning, we dragged FG out of bed at 4:30 am so we could make the start time at 6 am.  We got there RIGHT before the race/walk started and we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful morning. The moon was full and low in the sky ~ gorgeous way to start the day.

The 5K was a charity run for “Operation Christmas Drop” which is an Air Force program that was started in 1952 and distributes toys throughout the Pacific Islands at Christmastime. The entry fee for the 5K was a new toy.

FM ran the race and ended up getting third place in his division. His division is now the “masters” since today is his birthday and he turned the big 4-0.   

FG did great until we hit the “turn” then she decided she was tired of walking. That’s when I hit my stride so I was double timing it and trying to pass a few people 🙂 It was a fun event.  The Governor of Guam handed out the awards and the raffle prizes included flights on Northwest Airlines. Too bad we didn’t win anything.

We’ll let FG sleep in until 8 am tomorrow since I already know we have more early plans for next Saturday!