Richmond Road Trip

Our great friend Stacey moved to Richmond last year. We miss her and threw together a surprise Richmond Road Trip! She about fell out when 7 Chimneys from DC strolled into Ellwood Cafe! Five months of secret planning paid off!

Now let's check out what this city has to offer!

Warrior Dash 2010

Early this year I learned about Warrior Dash in one of my running magazines.  It sounded like a great adventure so last month we loaded up Bernadette and met a bunch of friends in rural PA for a day of beer drinking and mud slinging.  Yes, we are THAT butch! 

Many of our cheerleaders committed to participation next year!  There are details at the bottom of this post if you also want to join!  Now that I'm posting it here, nobody can whine that they weren't invited...

The day was unusually warm for October.  After a series of runs, climbs over military equipment, ropes, hay, swamps, and a variety of other obstacles, it was time to slither through mud under barbed wire.  We saw one person stand up too early and literally slice open her face.  Gross,

The fire jump wasn't very large, but it was a) HOT, b) my eyes were covered in mud from the mud slithering so I couldn't see where to jump, and c) it was the very last obstacle so I was tired...

The best part of the day?  People watching.  Wet, hot, sweaty, muddy, muscled, tattooed, men watching to be exact.  Delicious.  For others it was the beer, but I only had one since my duties included the role of Shirley Jones

Many participants donated their shoes at the end of the race.  They will be cleaned and shipped to a place where, well I guess where people don't have shoes?  It was a great idea, but I should have carried flip-flops in my bag because the gravel drive tore up my feet.

At the end of the day, several of us continued our road trip to Havre De Grace, MD for a night of relaxation and fun.  We started with delicious Manhattans prepared by the owner of The Vandiver Inn, clearly the best accommodations available in this quaint little town.  Well...truthfully, it started with a long hot shower to transform back to reality!  We then enjoyed treats at The Vineyard Wine Bar while waiting for a table at Laurrapin Grille.  Who knew one would need reservations on a sleepy Fall weekend in a little waterfront town?  The wait was worth it!  Live music, sustainable, locally grown food and a beverage or two...

Most importantly, click here to sign up for May 21, 2011 in Mechanicsville, MD!  Several of us are shooting for the 1 PM wave.  Prices go up the longer you wait so you should do it now!  Don't forget, many of the 2010 events sold out far in advance of dash day.

Living Vicariously

I started blogging again so I could share all of my exciting fitness adventures...or rather...so I could win fancy prizes from DC Rainmaker who actually participates in exciting physical activities!  I'll post about Warrior Dash next, but unfortunately that's the extent of my summer 2010 physical fitness!

Seriously, if you haven't read his blog, it is great!  I'm just a casual runner, I rarely swim, and my bike is (hopefully) locked in the basement.  I haven't actually ridden it since 2009 (or was that 2008?)  Hmmm.  Regardless, click over for a chance to win his November Forerunner Giveaway or to just check out the site!

Cheers!

Hello Judy

RJ may not be here, but the posse ended up at Restaurant Judy. Security next door is trying to get us over to check out the Ethiopian Booty, but there's still no booty at the Judy!

I Like Pie

October went out with a BANG!  So many friends visited our DC trailer that there hasn't been any time to post.  I'll try to add a few more details in the coming days.  A highlight was attending the DC High Heel Race!  I'm posting this picture to remind everyone about Food & Friends' annual Slice of Life Pie Sale.  This beautiful (and very natural) woman was promoting Food & Friends at the race.  Don't delay...the pie sale only runs through November 18th!

My pictures aren't the greatest, but here's some links to other blogs that had more extensive coverage!

• My friend, Taco Grande, was excited to write about his impressions of the race.
• DCist compiled several photos!
• MetroWeekly has the most comprehensive photo & video coverage.