Ru-Glo Run...From Sandy!

Last night I participated in my first 5k. But this wasn't just any run/walk. My classmates and I got decked out in glow-sticks and all things neon to join hundreds if not thousands of others in a fun, late night run around the National Harbor.

Usually, I'm pretty much a prude. I don't like to dress up in costume or be really silly, but last night, I let me hair down a little. These girls had me in a blue and gold tutu and marching around run-dance-walking with a crowd of equally festive men, women and children from around the DMV.

The Glo-run is essentially a big party, where hopefully the dj and everyone's neon and glow-in-the-dark attire will distract your not-in-such-good-shape-body from the 3.2 miles that you signed up for. I must say, I surprised myself a little; I guess my recent neighborhood walks were helpful in making it so that I didn't get left behind in the crowd and I managed to endure jogging for some lengths of time (of course interrupted by walk breaks to catch my breath).

It was really cool to experience something entirely new and be among so many people and families who really just came to have a good time. After making it through the Glo-Run arches, signaling our completion, everyone convened at the stage where the dj blasted all the catchy tunes. People wobbled, dougied, jerked (which one girl kindly took her time to teach us) and just had a grand old time. I'm really glad I went and extremely glad I took an epsom salt bath after the festivities!!

This morning, instead of resting my bones, I got up early and met another group of men, women, and families...at the Giant supermarket. No one danced, jogged, or greeted each other; we were on a mission of an entirely different kind. You could call it: Operation Prep for Sandy!

I'm not interested in panic, but for the past few days there have been severe weather warnings for a hurricane. New York has been shut down as of 7pm and the DMV area is taking similar precautions. I remember the last time the power went out here and the winds turned the streets into debris madness. Let's just say, I'm sufficiently stocked for a few days and definitely prayed up.