I participated in the Memorial Day Flag Relay Run from Mobile to Pensacola Monday morning. Myself and a little over 40 other runners ran the American Flag and Support the Troop flags the 60+miles from Mobile Alabama to Pensacola Florida. Runners were able to sign up for 2 mile stretches. Some runners signed up for multiple miles. I was planning on running the 2 miles with my friends Patti and Gwen at 7:40am. Then I drove over to Loxley AL and ran the 2 mile stretch with my bff Melanie and Hollie. It was an absolute honor to be involved in this run. It was a very emotional day full of cheers, honks, and, and salutes. I really wanted to share some of the photos with you guys...
Hollie, Melanie, and I running on Hwy 90...
A very powerful moment when this woman driving in the opposite direction stopped her vehicle and got out to salute the runners...
Our group including my daughter running over the causeway in Baldwin County...
Running past the U.S.S. Alabama Battleship...
Melanie and Hollie smiling proud...
Handing off to the next group...
Melanie handing the flag off to me...
I was excited that me kiddos got to join us for such an amazing event....
My little runner, she was excited to run...
Thanks so much to my friend Patti for letting us run with her on the causeway. It was a really fun morning.
The relay started out around 7am and they reached Pensacola FL a little after 2pm. It was an awesome day and I am already looking forward to next year.
A HUGE thanks to Aimee Meaux for planning this relay, I have a feeling it will be even bigger next year.
What did you guys do on Monday for Memorial Day?
Did you run?
Seriously this is so fantastic- thank you for sharing these awesome photos with us!! And that lady that stopped - just awesome!!
ReplyDeletethat's awesome. the picture of the woman standing outside of her truck is so powerful.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a wonderful way to remember and celebrate Memorial Day.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome, meaningful event! Good for you for getting involved!
ReplyDeletePowerful. What was it like to carry a flag like that and run? I've always wondered.
ReplyDeleteHow cool I love this! Relay races are so great and this totally kicks it up a notch. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteOk this is super awesome! I love that the kids were involved too! How FUN!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event! I love how it involved the kids too. Very fun!
ReplyDeleteWow, those are some powerful pictures :) What a great way to spend the day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous event - and what an honor to participate!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing event to be a part of! :) Love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so incredibly awesome! Thank you for spending your day that way and honoring the troops!
ReplyDeleteWow that is amazing!! Those are great photos. What a great race to run.
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