Work can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy working where I do and the people there are very nice, but someone has gotten very sick and won’t be able to go in tomorrow. So, guess who is picking up the slack? Yours truly. So, this means that the Run for Dave that I had been looking forward to is now undoable. I simply cannot make the drive there, race, and get back in time to be at work by one in the afternoon (it would be an hour plus drive for me) while maintaining my sanity.
However, all is not lost. There is an equally great race on Sunday that I have chosen to participate in: The Baldi River Run (5 miles) in Haverhill, MA. Boston’s Run to Remember came to mind, but unfortunately, I will end up working late, and I am not sure that I would be able to wake up in time to get to South Boston early enough to register and still put together a good race. The 10 AM start in Haverhill will be much better for me, as it is the same distance and I will be able to snag a couple more hours of sleep.
So in conclusion, I will run the Baldi River Run on Sunday, and not the Run for Dave on Saturday. Oh well, at least I’m still racing this weekend.
Hi:
We had a great day and a great race. Maybe next year ? If so, complimentary registration fee for you. The overall 1st place female and male next year will be $1000.00. We’re looking to attract more (and more elite) runners. The course and the facilities are top notch and the town and police are totally on board. A beautiful course.
Rick Harrington-Race Director
Run For Dave, LTD
I am so glad to hear that the race was successful! I am always happy when a race does well, particularly those that are for such great causes. This race hit home for me, as I have a relative that is experiencing similar struggles. If I am home from college at this time next year, I would absolutely love to run this race. I was so pumped for it, and then to learn that I had to work that day was a little deflating for me.
Anyway, thank you for the generous offer, and good luck to you, the race, and Officer Mello! I hope that you raised the funds necessary for the planned addition!