Tiger Dash 5k race

On Saturday, Feb. 7, Petra and I participated in a 5k race in Wickham Park, Melbourne, Fl.




About 500 runners participated in the races, a 1-mile, a 10k and a 5k, which was the one we ran.


The age groups were from 3 and 1/2 (1-mile kiddy run) to 80+, Petra is in the 65 - 69 age group and I in 70 - 74, that's where the old geezers vainly battle senility.









We have in the past already participated in numerous races, about 15 here in Florida, and it has always been lots of fun, least the race proper, but all the activities around it - the signing up with Running Zone (responsible time-taking and the exact distances), the get-together with the competitors, the award ceremonies, and much more.


The "kiddy races" remind us of the numerous folksmarches, bicycle tours, and camping outings with our kids some 30 years ago.

















Petra won the second place in her age group, she could not beat Mrs. Moulinar, maybe next time.
















I also came in 2nd, but there was only a total of 3 runners in my age bracket, so when I am 83 I will be in first place ALL the time!



















Our next race will be in 2 weeks, on Feb. 21.