Monday, March 9, 2009

RIS 5K Run on Horse Trails

Early on Sunday morning, Ridgecrest Intermediate School held its 2nd annual 5K run to promote health awareness and to raise funds. About 300 kids and a some parents participated. The run started at Ernie Howlett Park and followed the horse trails for 3.1 miles. My son did well on his finish time (he is 2nd from the front in the photo below) even though there were quite a few "deposits" to dodge on the trail.


11 comments:

Cafe Observer said...

And the winner was rewarded with a new job?

Hilda said...

With such scenic views, even I might get tempted to take up running (well, alright, walking).

Pat said...

Looks like a great day for a run!!

Cezar and Léia said...

Congratulations for your son!Well done!
Wonderful day and great initiative.
Kind regards
Léia :-)

Melissa said...

Well Done!!! What a great day for a run!

~Ridgecrest Alum (Class of '83)
(Please Don't Do The Math)
;o)

Powell River Books said...

I've always been a horse lover. When I came to Palos Verdes with my parents to eat at the Red Onion I would watch intently to see if I could see any horses on the trails. I always thought it would be neat to live somewhere with a horse in my backyard and trails out front. Probably a good thing I never did, it's a lot of work to care for a horse!

Just wanted to let you know I connected with Bibi after your recent post highlighting both of us. Thanks. - Margy

VP said...

"Deposit" dodging while running and in such a beautiful scenery... I'll walk too, camera at hand!

Pasadena Adjacent said...

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Abby Lanes said...

Congrats to your son! I walk on that trail nearly everyday!

Marie-Noyale said...

A beautiful early morning Promenade!!
The sun gives a nice warm glow to the fence.
Bravo to your son!between the plane and the runs he is quite a "sporty" guy!

angela said...

Horse Trails; what a great idea. I'd have loved that when I used to ride. I would have loved a horse but the expense, the time...