Teri's 1st Half Marathon... The Monster Dash

How would you like to run a half-marathon (13.1 miles) with pirates, ghostbusters,  Waldos, devils, pilots, hippies from the '60s & Richard Simmons? .... yes... even Richard Simmons.  Well, thats what Teri did while running in the Monster Dash in St. Paul.   Running with Teri were gals from her running group the "Stewie Striders".   These gals are excellent runners who typically run a half well under two hours.  They are true friends, sticking with Teri until the end!  Katie came down to cheer all of us on while sporting her own Monster Dash jacket she earned running the Dash last year.  It truly was a perfect day for running... temps in the upper 40's with virtually no wind!   Special thanks to Mickie who cheered us on through out the route and who was our official photographer.  Enjoy the pics from race.

We posed for a photo before the race.

There were over 10,000 runners in this year's Monster Dash.  

Around 5,000 ran the half marathon.

 Here we are waiting at the port-a-potties before the race.

 Here we are at around the mile 8 mark.

Yea...we are almost done...about 100 meters left.

Nothing better... the Finish Line!!

Julie, Teri, Julie, Becky and Mickie pose for a photo.

 Katie brought a blow horn to cheer us on!

Teri and Katie

St. Paul Cathedral... photo by Mickie :-)

Becky, Julie, Teri and Julie after the race.

OOOHHH! Richard Simmons is looking good.  And you thought I was kidding about Richard!

Teri's Race Results:

Race Time   Overall Place      Age Division    PlaceSex  

  2:12:06         3226/4681          122/191         1799/2913

Aaron Survived Cross Country

Aaron hung up his football spikes for running shoes this fall and joined the Cross Country team.   Aaron is not known for his blazing speed but each meet he consistently improved.   This was not an easy sport for Aaron.  We are so proud that he challenged himself to try something new.    AND... we are happy to say he had NO concussions this fall!   YEA!  Here are a few pictures from this CC season.

Homecoming 2011

Homecoming week is always a busy week in the Simmons' household.  Aaron's week consisted of coaching in the powder puff game, running in two CC meets & running the traditional homecoming run (Lake City to Stewartville), pep band at the VB game, marching in the homecoming parade and game, marching band contest in Sioux Falls and finally... the dance.  And.... we think he went to some classes too.  The rest of us enjoyed the week of festivities but are anxious for a regular week of school.

 Aaron & Drew posing before Aaron left for the dance.

                             

Liz and Aaron at her house.

 Aaron marching in the homecoming parade.

 HAVING FUN AT LAKE FLORENCE!

 Aaron and his friends pose for a picture before they headed out for supper. 

If Aaron looks short... it's because both of the guys in the picture are 6'5" :-)

 AARON HAVING FUN AT THE POWDER PUFF GAME.  JUNIORS LOST :-(