Earth Day means Race Day! This morning, we dropped off Bennett early to pick up his packet. The weather was much better than last year, and the rest of us only needed sweatshirts and light jackets. There was the obligatory stop at Starbucks (which our local shop just unionized!!), and we were off to be the best spectators.

 

This was around mile 7 - when the trail curves into the Beaver Trail. Bennett looked strong, but tired. Later, he would tell us that he hit a wall "gave up" at mile 8.

But, in true Bennett fashion, his "giving up" included a 3rd place finish! He rocked his time of 1:34ish, and the best part is I finally got a cow bell! Now for some mac and cheese.