"Flint's finest hour"

The Crim Festival of Races was today in Flint. The races include a 10-mile wheelers, 10-mile run, 8K run, 8K walk, 5K run, 5K Family Walk, 1-mile run, 1-mile walk, and a Teddy Bear Trot. The races attract participants from all over the world and is arguably one of the best things that happens in Flint. As the announcer said on ABC12 this morning, Crim race day is "Flint's finest hour."

Jeff and I had been living here for about 4 months when we experienced our first Crim last summer. The course is 10 miles long, starts in the heart of downtown Flint, and eventually winds its way through our neighborhood. We live near the 7-mile mark. The morning of the race, we were awakened by the sound of a marching band that sounded like they were right in our backyard. Turns out they were one street over, but still, a pretty rousing way to start the day! We watched as over 1200 people ran, walked, and wheeled their way toward the finish line.

One year later, and Jeff was in the pack sporting number 3121 on his shirt and I was on my bike watching for him.

Hi Jeff! (yelling and waving my arms, notice the two guys in the foreground with their bewildered expressions)

(Jeff isn't actually in this photo, but I thought it was a nice shot.)

Leaving our neighborhood after coming up a very long hill.

Gooooooooo, Jeff!

Crossing the bridge over the Flint River. About 1 mile to go.

Yay, Jeff!!!!!!!!!