Saturday's 10k Results

I ran a 10k on Saturday, the Elizabeth River Run which tooted through the streets of my beloved Olde Towne Portsmouth and through the grounds of the Portsmouth Naval Hospital. It was a beautiful day for a run and the views were great of the Elizabeth River. As a part of getting the whole family into the fitness craze, I had my 13 year-old, Greg, run it too. He stayed with me a bit at the beginning, but quickly shot ahead of my like he was a little older and had my car keys. I managed to prove the old yarn about slow but steady winning the race...sort of....because he ended up beating me. He finished about 6 minutes ahead of me. I am pretty proud though because I peeled nearly 2 minutes off my time from last month and I was up most of the night before with a sick baby and wife. Here are our results:

593 GREG MAURY                 13 68:26 

659 BLAIR MAURY                37 74:23 

It look like there were 785 runners who finished, so I wasn't swift but I got there. I have managed to get the entire family in on the excitement. We are doing the 2008 Run/Walk for CHKD in Norfolk June 14. My wife (with Clare in the stroller) is doing the 2 mile run and Alex, my seven year-old is expected to join her). Greg and I will be doing the 8k and DAMN IT I am going to beat his butt this time! http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=154885 7&assetId=90c9ae1a-03c1-41e5-82b0-15d6934c77c6

Congrats to you and Greg on your run!  What a fun day!  :)

Congratulations Blair. Sounds like the 2 of you had a great time and seems that you both did awesome. Great job. Good luck on your next run. Since that's my birthday, I will make one of my birthday wishes to be that you beat him! Again, great job!

Good am Blair, GREAT job! Very proud of you and your son and kudos to ya'll for getting the whole family interested. I'm SO thankful/grateful my buggas Kayla & Nora absolutely LOVE nature, walking, jogging etc. They really get things moving. All best for this and future endeavors!

Congrats. Blair and also to your son for running with you. My heart leaps when I hear that families are getting up and exercsing and getting healthy together.Best wishes on June 14 on your run/ walk for CHKD. That is my 39 wedding Anniversary.  Have a Great Memorial Day with your love ones. Betty

Congratulations to both you and Greg for running the Marathon!! It is quite an accomplishment! And even more to be beaten by your son lolol! Ground him next time and then you will win lolol!! You are doing really great though Blair and you are an inspiration to many of us! Enjoy today as a day of rest! Jackie

Congrats!  I think it's great that this is something Greg did with you.  Actually, the whole fmaily is getting involved - how excitng!!

Blair, This is FANTASTIC.... Congrats for being an inspiration and motivator for family health and fitness.  Congrats on a PR for your 10K. Keep us posted on how the family does and if you catch the little rabbit of a runner that you call son :) Amanda

Congrats Blair you are doing great. Gwen

Blair - you are doing FABULOUS, darn whippersnappers, when will they show us the respect we deserve?  lys