January 1, 2020......... Run/Walk Up Mill Mountain.

A no registration, no t-shirt, and no timing event.
WHAT A HEALTHY WAY TO BEGIN 2020.
Today was the 31st Annual New Year's Day Mill Mountain Run.
The Fun Run was sponsored by the Star City Striders.
I might add that we were up EARLY for this event!

Photo credit to Ed Kohinke Sr.

Would you believe this was my 2nd participation with the C&C Runners!
WHAT A HAPPY, ENCOURAGING group of people!
(Who knew this many people would be out, so early in the the COLD!)
400+ runners/walkers took the challenge.
New friends........(Karen, Maxine, Paula...... I look forward to walking with you soooooon)

New groups, famous people, and seasoned runners!

Marion Childress was named Citizen of the Year, a model and inspiration to all.

Here is a little more about Marion..... war vet, cancer survivor, inspirational  MARION
Thank you to my knees for not hurting!

Gary Duerk played for the crowds, as we were reaching the star!

Photo Credit Hank Ebert 

Photo credit by Marion Childress

This brings back  memories of the the hikes that were taken as a young child, with my family!     ↓↓↓

 Today was a great day to begin my new year with 4.76 (11,003fitbit steps) miles.

Photo credit DAVID HUNGATE for Roanoke Times

 WSLS Local News  ( see the video)