Graceland

We're not really big fans of Elvis, but we ran the Elvis Is Alive 5K based on numerous recommendations from friends. We fully recommend it to runners, walkers, and spectators.

We strayed from our usual slow 5-miler on Thursdays, but running the 5K at a good clip made for a nice change. We signed up and were blessed with great weather, particularly for August. As I enjoyed a complimentary post-race beer with the peanut butter banana sandwiches, we also attended the post-race concert by an Elvis impersonator. Or was he the real deal? The passion with which he sang the Star-Spangled Banner before the start almost convinced me.

Armed with a Canon PowerShot, rather than our usual Clif brand Shot Blocs, we captured the all-Elvis pack at the start line and shot some on the course as we passed them. We have included a few photos here and posted the album on Facebook. Running more races and pushing ourselves to improve have kept our marathon mission fresh this year. And so, we have taken the King's advice: "A little less conversation, a little more action, please." http://afc.aidschicago.org/netcommunity/TheyMightBeRunnersII-ElectricBoogaloo


We're trying as hard as we can and quote Paul Simon, a musician I much prefer over Elvis:

And I may be obliged to defend
Every love every ending,
Or maybe there's no obligations now.
Maybe I've a reason to believe
We all will be received
In Graceland.