Rockin', Runnin' and Eatin'

Watson here.

Have you ever run a 10k? It's hard work. The training, the shin splints... no thanks.

You see, I am more of a napper. In fact, napping is a sport I truly excel at. Well that, and competitive eating, of course. I'm also excellent at that.

Speaking of competitive eating, have you ever had a scone? They are these fancy British dog biscuits thingies. Peanut made some in celebration of the Royal Wedding a few weeks ago. She said the Queen's corgis make them all of the time. They were pretty good. I could probably eat 50 of them right now. Anyway, what was I saying? Oh yes. Running.

So a few weeks ago mom told me that she was going to run a 10 k called "The Rockin' Ronald McDonald." Obviously, I was not interested. Who would want to run that far? Ears flying all over the place. Jowls flopping every which way. Paws pounding the pavement. You know what I'm talking about. I'm sure you've seen that embarrassing email going around. Yeah, you know the one...


Not my idea of a good time.

But then she told me that the 10 k involved a barbecue buffet and I started to change my tune. I might consider running 6.2 miles if I knew there was a pound of Lexington Style pulled pork waiting for me at the finish line.

But mom knows my real weakness... that woman, I swear. She told me that ALL of the money raised from the race would benefit The Ronald McDonald House... So of course, I was in. All in. These paws were made for running folks! I stepped up the pace on my walks, did a few sit ups, played with kids on the RMH play equipment. I was ready, ready to rock, run... eat.

The crew from Lexington Memorial Hospital gives me a thumbs up before the race



I hate to admit it folks but I'm no greyhound. 6.2 miles is a really long way for a Basset Hound to run. So when the day finally came and I ended up cheering on mom and 220 other awesome 10k and 5k runners from the sidelines.

Yay Mom!

Afterwards, all of the runners had a blast hanging out at The First Street Draught House with me, The Honey James' Band, and the event organizers, super couple Matt and Elizabeth Jalazo. Here they are:

Thank you Matt and Elizabeth!!!

Even though I ended up not exactly running, I think the event was a major success! Thanks to Matt, Elizabeth and all of the wonderful folks who did end up running and walking in the race (unlike yours truly), almost $2,700 was raised to support the Ronald McDonald House.

Alright. I'm off to train for next year. Right after lunch.

-Watson

*Basset Hounds Running on the Beach Photo via BestWeekEver