Metre Eaters Meatball Run

This past weekend was my first time volunteering at a race, a different perspective for sure. I decided not to run this race as I had just run Myrtle Beach the week before. As Vice President of the Metre Eaters I am responsible for the Timing clock, this my first time setting it up, I was not on my own, a fellow Metre Eater (Dave) gave me the 101 on setting it up.

Here is me and my new gadget. I met some people that I have heard their names many times before but had no face to match it to. The behind the scenes people make these events happen and ensure people remain safe throughout. 

I was at the finish line when the first male came across the finish line at 17 minutes, that is unreal, I would not have been even close to half way by then. Here's the first male:

The weather that morning was windy and cold, the wind on bridge the runners had to run over and back on was even stronger. 

I had run the Meatball Run previous years and convinced my friend Kathy to run it because it was so much fun. She did a fantastic job, but the wind was not what she would consider to be fun. 

Go Kathy!!

All of the runners and the walkers were finished in 48 minutes which is a really good time for everyone to have crossed the finish line. 

Robin and others helped me take down the clock and pack it up. As part of the Meatball Run we go to the Knights of Columbus for spaghetti and meatballs  and prizes. The meatballs are so good, it is worth the run in the cold just for the meatballs. Great Day!