Hey there!

My mom and I raced the Moms On The Run 5k on Mother's Day to raise money for breast cancer patients. I got two friends to join the run at the last minute - that's $160 for Northern Nevada breast cancer patients! Go Team!

We all did well and had a great time. My mom got 2nd place for her age group (she had a bum ankle and wasn't even trying). I finished 17th for my age group and only a minute ahead of my mother. If anybody asks, the cape caused some drag and hurt my time. Remember superheros - no capes!

"Capes? Superheroes?" Well, it was also a costumed event. Attached is a picture of me during the costume contest, showing off for the crowd. The lovely Fairy Godmother next to me is my girlfriend Jill; she was dusting everyone with Cure Sparkles (the finish line was covered in fairy droppings - really funny). I lost the contest to a little girl dressed as a Boo-Bee (a bee with the word "Boo" written all over her costume). It was a pretty sweet way to spend Mother's Day. Big thanks to Lisa Andrews for staying up with me 'til 2am finishing the costume (note for the next race: Get a full night's sleep).

This was my very first race, but I'll be racking them up as I train for the Pacific Grove Triathlon in September. I'm entering that event to raise money for the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, so don't be surprised when I ask you for a donation of support. I plan to keep you in the loop with lots of cool pictures of me suffering and sweating, so stay tuned.

Greetings to all,
Tova "Wonder Woman" Ramos