Jingle Bell NYC 5K - Running is real and relatively simple, but it ain't easy...

~~The Gayla Pink Apple~~

Blair and I ran the Jingle Bell Run this morning, in New York City, along the Hudson River, and through a portion of  Riverside Park.

Santa and Santa's Elf

NYC's Jingle Bell Run 2013

Running is real and relatively simple, but let me tell ya, it ain't easy!  I had a great time in spite of the cold temperature.  I feel lucky to be in NYC visiting Blair.  She ran the same event last year, and I was thrilled to run it with her today.  

Starting Line last year 2012

Blair mid-way with green elf hat sticking up! :-)

Photo courtesy of NYC Arthritis Foundation 

The Jingle Bell run is a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation.  It's a nationwide event - we have the same run in Little Rock each year. 

Santa's Elf - Blair

Santa's Elf!    I could hear the jingle jingle jingle as her feet hit the pavement.  Ever so slowly, the jingle got further and further away from me; as her feet move just a little faster than mine. 

Me?   I'm Santa, of course! 

Santa Gayla - Jingle Bell Run - NYC

I'm in red with my white fur trimmed Santa hat! I love my red down coat Blair bought for me.  I love my white fur trimmed Santa hat.  I added white fur trim around the tops of my, so called, boots. And, big black belt; red bows and jingle bells adorn my feet to finish my festive Santa inspired attire. 

 

Santa and Santa's Elf - Jingle Bell Run - NYC

Running with my daughter is such a joy - whether it's an organized event,  a run in the park while visiting her, or a run at the Big Dam Bridge at home.  If you are a parent and a runner, you get it.  Whether your child is male or female - whether you're the Father or Mother, doesn't matter.  Running with my adult child is a treasured moment which warms my heart and enbraces the love and bond within.  It's like my mind is a camera clicking repeatedly to capture the moment I want to store within me forever. 

It definitely feels like Christmas in the Big Apple because today was a gift to me!

Collage of our photos!

Cheers,
Gayla