For all of you that have been anxiously anticipating the results of the fabulous Farmer Boy 5K Fundraiser that took place at Rod's Berry Farm on the 24th of July...here they are! Sorry to have kept you waiting. I hope that the photo display I have put together below allows you to experience the blood, sweat and tears that all of our participants, racers and spectators alike, shed as the cutthroat competition unfolded.
Runners and bikers assembled at the starting line, race tags attached, and the official race clock ready to tick-tock. This is starting to sound like the old poem Casey at Bat. I'll stop. Note the official starting gun being waved in the background by my youngest brother, Paul Henrik. He returned from showing his steer at the county fair just in time to fire the Farmer Boy 5K's starting shot.
And they're off...the race begins!
The course traveled across the front lawn and in between the sheds...
...down the dirt road...
...and around the bend. Out of our desire to not reveal too many details about the course terrain, we will refrain from posting photos of the remainder of the route. To give you an idea of the Farmer Boy 5K's difficulty, we can tell you that the route crossed over alfalfa fields...up and over creeks...and through the woods. Needless to say, this race was not run by the faint of heart.
Ten minutes after the race began, Erik hopped on his 4-wheeler with a supply of water and band-aids to bring aid to the weary racers.
My dad, the Rod of Rod's Berry Farm, represented 1 of our 3 bike entries. Here he appears to be riding Schwinn's latest model - complete with a very flat rear tire. Good on ya, Dad!
TJ, our youngest competitor, was 1 week away from celebrating his 3rd birthday.
Look at TJ's strong finish!
Speaking of strong finishes, here comes our 2010 Farmer Boy 5K Grand Champion, arriving at the finish line an incredible 23 seconds ahead of anyone else...
'ol Mr. Caleb Hudson!!!
And here comes TJ's proud grandpa...another strong finisher...his first time back in running shoes since the 1970s.
A recap of the awards ceremony following the completion of the race.
Our Running Victors
1st - Caleb
2nd - Nate & Jonah
3rd - Tyler
Our Incredible Cyclists
1st - Paul Hank
2nd - Ash
3rd - Dad
A huge thank you to all of our race participants and spectators. Thanks for coming out to show and share your JohnstrandBand support, both in physical exertion as well as financial donations. Over $500 was raised towards our work this next year at LCC International University. We are so grateful. Thanks to the many of you that stopped by to give us a proper farewell. We are well loved. I couldn't resist ending with the photo below. Jaxton (pictured below) was demonstrating how we all felt at the end of the day. We'll look forward to seeing you all next summer at the 2011 Farmer Boy 5K.
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