Run for the Rose at Reliant. Rah. * Got to run the Run for the Rose 5K a few weekends ago with a group of peeps. We started outside Reliant Stadium, ran around the good ol’ Astrodome, and finished inside the Stadium on the floor of the football field. JP, my trusty running buddy, was motivating as always, chanting “knees like feathers” as we climbed Mt. Houston (aka, the bridges over Kirby). My time wasn’t great, but I found consolation in the FREE Krispy Kreme donuts at the post-race party. I even scored a nifty Krispy Kreme hat.
* One of the things I love about races is the post-race party. And what I love about post-race parties is all the free shit they give out. I couldn’t find a plastic bag anywhere, so I grabbed a cardboard box and filled it with:

* 2 bottles of water
* 1 sugar cookie
* 3 kolaches
* 2 bottles of Coppertone Sunblock spray, 30SPF
* 1 bottle of suntan lotion
* 1 box of raisins
* 1 small container of a strange cream cheese-like substance
* 1 apple
* 1 package of Crystal light drink mix
* 1 banana

* JP, AO, AC and MT made fun of my box ‘o goodies, but I didn’t care cuz it’s all about the free stuff, yo. The best part of the post-race party was when JP jumped onto the stage, grabbed the microphone, and made public announcements when our friends entered the Stadium. The race staff didn’t know what to do. Hilarious. Afterwards, we went to Mi Luna for what was probably the best brunch I’ve ever had. Amazing paella and other delicious tapas.