Success!

So we had the Gold Star Run to Honor this past weekend. It was for the memory and honor of SPC Jared Raymond. KIA in Iraq in 2007. He was a local Swampscott kid who enlisted after 9/11. While serving his country he lost his life. A few years ago his mother had organize a road race in his honor. This past year a friend asked if I could help. I went to B n S Fitness to see if they could be the race directors. They did an outstanding job with the production of the event.

The weather couldn't have been better, low 60's sunny and lots of people. there were well over 225 people racing including my wife and 2 boys. I pushed the jog stroller while my brother pushed his 2 girls and we were gluttonous by registering for he 10 K. the course was a little long and challenging. Also running was a good group of fellow officers from the Swampscott Police Dept. I was excited that so many guys were ready to do this. It was great representation for local kid who deserved the attention for the day.

When all was said and done, 3rd Overall and 1st for Military/Police with a time of 42:57.