Michelle's First 5K!!!!!

Recently Michelle ran in her first 5K race.  It was the Jingle Bell 5K (fitting) for Arthritis in freezing cold and hilly Columbia, MD.  Not only did she run and finish with a great time, she also raised over $350 for arthritis research!  Congrats Michelle!

Noel getting ready to cheer Mommy on!

Mommy and her friend Lisa getting dressed (notice the thick coats).

TADA!

Free cookie to whomever can spot Michelle and/or Waldo in this shot of the race starting (she should be over by the port-a-potties).

Lots of people dressed up for the race. I wonder if this guy knows the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup?

Michelle just before the 3 mile mark.

Michelle Just after the 3 mile mark.

Michelle as she crosses the finish line!

One of Michelle's pregnant friends and her husband brought powder donuts to eat while cheering people on who were obviously in better shape than us.  We rubbed the powder all over our faces to add to the effect, but Noel didn't want to waste any.....

A very happy Mommy and Noel after the finish!

Way to go Michelle!  Now on to the next race (maybe in a warmer climate and with less hills)!