Team Boston or Botox


Pictured above: The start of the Wharf to Wharf Race, a six-mile race that goes from Santa Cruz to Capitola, California.

A few days ago my newest little niece came into the world.

WOO-HOO!!!

Now my sister-in-law has two girls — a sister act.

I’m happy for them and excited to meet the new baby this spring.

When I was growing up I was part of sister act, too. My older sister and I have always been close.

Way back when, in the days before we had our own children and hectic careers took over, she and I would run lots of races together.

One of our favorites was the The Wharf-to-Wharf — a six-mile race from Capitola to Santa Cruz, California.

We both loved it because the course passed through those two beach towns with breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean. The whole community came out to support the event. Dozens of bands played and crowds cheered you on the whole way.

Afterwards my sister and I, and our friends and family, would hang out in Capitola for the day.

It’s been many years since my sister and I have run a race together.

This year we made it a goal to change that.

We put in for a lottery to run half marathon race this spring and our team, Boston or Botox, got picked. Maybe it was the team name that got us in or we just got lucky. It doesn’t matter either way because it’s going to be a blast.

I’m already running a lot, and this upcoming race has given my sister incentive to get in better shape. It will be some long overdue bonding time for both of us.

So here’s to sisters,  my new little niece, and the spirit of Team Boston or Botox.

May life carry us all far!!

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Aging is inevitable, but growing old is a choice. Lace up your shoes, and let’s go!

Mileage yesterday 7; mileage today: 7; Denver to Boston miles logged: 1,109; Miles left to go: 661.

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