Max O'Hartford 5k

The family met Erin, Jason, Dan and the Fleet Feet 5k Running group in downtown Hartford today to run the Max O'Hartford 5k. It was a giant event with close to 3000 people showing up to run. They had free beer and free corn beef sandwiches for all the participants as well as commemorative shirts and glasses. I always love the atmosphere at a running event because everyone is so happy, positive and polite. Nathaniel ran in the Wee Mile event and he loved participating and getting his number pinned on. There were three Wee Mile events depending on the age of the child and Nate ran in the 100 yard dash. Pucky the whale showed up just before the Wee Mile event began to see the kids off. Nate was crazy fast and was one of the first kids to finish. It was a great day to be Hartford and we all had a lot of fun. I hope to see you all at the next race!

After the race we headed back home and when we stopped for gas we saw some horses at the gas station. They crossed the street and headed up past subway towards the schools. Here are the race results and some pictures. (I think Jason and Erin may have more pictures as well)

Results (Online):

Place: 738  Bib: 4528 Ryan Schulze  Time: 26:50 Pace: 8:38

Place: 1357 Bib: 5583 Dan Guinan    Time: 30:43 Pace: 9:54 

Place: 1657 Bib: 4529 Shawn Schulze Time: 32:46 Pace: 10:33 

Place: 1817 Bib: 5048 Erin Smith    Time: 34:13 Pace: 11:01

Here's some pictures:

Boys getting ready
Nate is all lined up and ready to go!
Pucky the Whale is visiting!
Is it time to run yet?
Dad waiting for race, I ran with Nate or more accurately chased him. :)
I finished! Woo hoo!
After the Wee Mile they did the Restaurant relay
After the Relay the mob lined up for the 5k
Dan is all set to run
Ryan and Dan
Dan, Dad and Ryan ready to go
Erin is lined up and ready to go
Here comes Ryan!
He sprinted to the end! Great time!


Me Finishing
Erin Finishing
Horses at the Gas station back home