Today we have to put on our running shoes since we are going to attend the Lakeway 5K Wilderness run. This is an annual event put on by The Friends of the Park. This year over 200 folks signed up to run. The event is free and open to all ages and running abilities.
We are catered by III Forks in Austin. Our entertainment is Jackson Browne.
Menu
Snake River Farms – American Wagyu, Gold NY Strip*
Served with flamed Jack Daniel’s Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Infused Maldon Salt
16 oz
Snake River Farms – American Wagyu, Gold Bone-In Ribeye*
Served with flamed Jack Daniel’s Bottled-In-Bond Bourbon Infused Maldon Salt
24 oz
Classics, Filet Mignon*
6 oz or 8 oz
Atlantic Salmon – tarragon chimichurri
Chilean Seabass
Roasted Chicken
Charred Cauliflower Steak
Let’s get rolling
There’s the sign.
The stage.
The Parks and Recreation table.
Registration.
Juice for later.
Race food – fruit and carbs.
Gift bags.
A quiet chess game before the race.
Warm up exercises.
Getting ready to start.
The firetruck will signal the start.
The mayor, Tom Gilgore (Left) has a few words.
The firetruck horn signals the start.
The race is on.
No, I did not run in the race. At my age even using a wheel chair would be risky. It is time to relax and wait for the runners to return. Let’s have some food and listen to the entertainment.
Fiction Favorites 
Sitting back, watching, and taking pictures is my idea of a good race!
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I’m with you, Darlene.
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I always say getting
Our shoes on is a step in the right direction. You had me going. The meal and music sounded awesome, John!😎
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Yes, that is a great first step, Cindy. Shoes on, let’s go.
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Let’s!!!❤️💕
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Hi John, another great event in your town
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Thank you, Robbie. It was fun.
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Hope the temperatures were cool enough for all those running.
I’ll have that rib eye, Extra rare please, while I wait for them to get back to the finish line.
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Good choice, GP. I’ll wait with you. 😊
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👍👌🥩
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A free race–how nice. None of our local races are free, and it seems they get pricier every year.
I do like that chess sculpture. Kind of makes you slow down and enjoy the view.
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Yes, it is very peaceful. Thanks, Lois.
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And I WAS going to ask if you participated in the 5K. I might be able to do it, but at a walk with walking sticks. I’d cross the finish line after everyone had gone home!
The salmon looks fantastic, since I can no longer eat beef.
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Good thing it is on the menu.
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Yes, and yum!
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Yum.
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Looks like a lot of fun.
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I think folks had a good time. They all looked like it anyway.
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That sounds like a great way to enjoy the race.
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Sitting and watching, you mean?
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Yes. 😊
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😂
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It does look like a grand time was had by all. At this point in my life (could change tomorrow) I’d be the quiet game of chess before and during the race!
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I agree. Add a cold drink and some Cheetos, and I would be in heaven.
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I was wondering if you participated!
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No way, Jose. If I did, I would be in a bag at the end.
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Same here. I get winded climbing a flight of stairs.
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Got you beat. I get winded thinking of climbing a flight of stairs.
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Touche!
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This looks like a super fun event! Thanks for sharing, John!
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I think everyone had a good time.
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I think being on your side of the street is where I will hang out. I have a hankering for steak now 😉 Jackson Browne is never a bad choice!
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I can see why you are hankering for steak. The menu items sounded delicious.
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Very much so! I eat red meat so rarely now.
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I haven’t had any since 1992.
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I know! You are taking care of your body as you must.
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I still remember those inch-thick porterhouse steaks, though. 😀
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I bet you do!!
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Nice event, John, and great music. For us old folks, watching the race is best. It beats riding in an ambulance.
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I agree. Sit in the shade with a cold drink.
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Most of these things in my area also offer a “fun walk” so those who don’t feel like running can still participate. The Monk and I would’ve loved doing that. Somehow, I can’t see him braving all those feet to run (though if there had been a cat in the pack, he’d have been game!)
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The fun walk idea was here too. There were a number of folks who just walked.
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Most of these things in my area also offer a “fun walk” so those who don’t feel like running can still participate. The Monk and I would’ve loved doing that. Somehow, I can’t see him braving all those feet to run (though if there had been a cat in the pack, he’d have been game!)
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That’s a great turnout! Thank you for sharing highlights from your healthy and active community. Inspiring! 🥇
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Thank you, Michele. Yes, healthy and active describes this place for sure.
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Imma grab me a ribeye after I finish the 5K run. Thanks for the inspiration, Boss.
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An off-menu item is a 24 oz bone-in Tomahawk Wagu Rib Eye. Would you rather have that?
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SOLD!!!!!
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Done.
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You da man.
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The music and food alone would make it a treat. It looks like a good time was had by all. I love Jackson Brown. Hugs.
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I think everyone had a good time. My favorite Jackson Browne song is “Stay.”
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That’s a great one too — it’s fun. Mine is Doctor My Eyes.
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Yeah, that is a good one. Well..all his stuff is good.
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Looks like a well attended event. Though I always have to wonder about runners…I’d rather set my hair on fire than run. I’ll walk all day, but run? Not a chance. 😉
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Yes, it was a record. I’m right with you on the hair on fire desirability of running. Never have done it.
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Tried it once-it lasted about 4 blocks and then I came to my senses. LOL
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Ha ha ha. In high school, I was on the track team and ran the 880. That was enough for me.
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Wow…you have my admiration (and sympathy) for being a track runner. Well done, sir!
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Yes I gave it up the minute I graduated.
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Wow you are doing 5K Wilderness runs. That is impressive and very healthy. The photos were very interesting.
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Uh..No. I report on 5K runs. Thanks, Thomas.
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Oh I see. I would report on 5K runs too.
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I continue to be impressed by the vast variety of community events you have in Lakeway. I was curious about the poulation there. It’s grown from 11,391 people in 2010 to 19,189 in 2020. That’s impressive growth.
Great choice on the music today.
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The available development land is running out, so we should peak at around 20,000.
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It looks like an enthusiastic group of runners! Great photos and I love the quiet chess game before the race.
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Thank you, Miriam. If nothing else, our community is active.
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Wonderful event description and the best is the last part John .. while the racers return, to enjoy the relaxation 🙂
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That is the best part, Shagun, at least for me.
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I’m a regular on the elliptical and treadmill, but I’ve never been a runner – hate it. I also noticed more donuts seem to be missing than bananas, lol.
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Yes. A runner needs sprinkles to make it.
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That’s a great plan. As soon as they all run away, those doughnuts and cookies are all yours.
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Good idea.
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That looks like it was a lot of fun. 🙂
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I found you in spam again. Go figure
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Just call me Oscar. 🙂
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What a wonderful community event. Like you, I’d have to use a wheelchair in the run, but I’d probably crash, laugh my head off, and need a VooDoo Ranger.
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