Romp to Stomp

My neighbor/personal trainer/great friend Melissa invited me to go snowshoeing with her. She also invited my best buddy Courtney. Neither Court or I have done it before but wanted to try. I'm trying to step outside my comfort zone and try new things this 2009 year and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Courtney and I met up with Melissa at Mountain Dell golf course, registered and got fitted in our snow shoes. This was a race and a walk to "stomp" out breast cancer . We chose to WALK!!!! As you will see, there were a lot of people. I hoped I wouldn't get mowed over as I knew I wouldn't be the first one out of the gate!! There were five of us together but soon the three left us behind and Courtney and I trekked on together. We got to a point in the race where a lady was pointing 2 directions. One way was a 3K and the other a 5K. Courtney and I chose the 3K. I wanted to finish alive!!! And sure enough I did!! It felt great. Not only had I completed it but I wasn't the last one. That's impressive if I do say so myself!! Courtney and I waited for Melissa and the other two girls-I forgot their names:( I called my kids and Troy and told them I had beat Melissa. They couldn't believe it! How could I have beaten her?? I told them when I got home that she had done a longer race and that's how I beat her. They knew something wasn't quite right. RUDE!!! :) We then got back in our cars and drove to this lovely restaurant called the Citrus Grill. Our lunch was fabulous and I can't wait to snowshoe again. I'm going to be checking clearance sales for snow shoes. Thanks girls for a fabulous day and a new adventure!!