Last weekend, I had the unique opportunity to run the Minions Run 5k virtual race. It was a blast! I was so excited to take part and have fun. It made me smile and laugh more, I felt like a kid again. That's challenging for those of us in middle age. We get bogged down with the day to day monotony and all the bad news out there. But this was amazing! Winter is kinda wild and crazy here in Nebraska, so I considered running on the treadmill if necessary but was really wanting to run outside if possible. God gave us some perfect weather last weekend so I ran it at Prairie Pines, a remote prairie just on the edge of Lincoln. I love the swag we received: a bright and bold cool yellow minions beanie hat (everyone was noticing that when I was running especially the kids), a fun commemorative bib, a yellow Minions Run shirt, and the Minions Run 5k medal (I'm still waiting for mine for some reason it was mistakenly not sent with the packet. Or we send it results first to get it?). The opportunity was so flexible that was appealing (any date after November 1...) and the date was extended into February so they could include more people. I love that they were allowing children and parents to run it together. Or friends. Or solo. Or with your dog, whatever works for you.

It was an awesome way to create some joy, happiness, and healthy movement and stimulate our brains and bodies with outdoor activity. We all need more Vitamin D and sunshine outside.

Really enjoyed the fun and humorous descriptions of the race and the minions always lurking towards mischief...hahaha...before returning to inspire us with smiles and laughter and the freedom to run and roam anywhere at all.

Truly was one of my favorite recent virtual races, especially of the 5k distance. More flexible than most races (inside/outside, whenever you want, easy to register, etc.)