Baltimore Running Festival

Last weekend, Elissa, Dave, and Lauren Grove all participated in a half marathon at the Baltimore Running Festival, Lauren running and Elissa and Dave walking the 13.1 mile course.  It was in Baltimore two years ago that Elissa and Dave first walked a half marathon and they’ve walked three since.  They like to say that scheduling a half marathon every six to nine months is the only way they can stay motivated to get up early and walk on a regular basis. Lauren, a long-time runner, has completed three half marathons, this latest with an impressive finishing pace of 10:17.

Dave, Lauren, and Elissa before the race.

Lauren and her boyfriend, Daniel, before the race.

Dave and Elissa at the starting line.

Elissa and Dave during the race.

Elissa and Dave conquering the race side by side.

Still smiling!

Nearing the end, and we’re not last!

Lauren and Daniel after the race.

Elissa and Lauren with one of their favorite animals, a horse.

Dave and Elissa at the finish line!

Lauren, Dave, and Elissa at the end of the race.