Sat 29 Oct saw us once again up at a ridicules time for a 7am fun run. An oxy moron if there ever was one. Nic has been doing her gym work and was looking forward to getting out on the open road. The rain stayed away so we were in good spirits and ready to walk/run.
The fun runs are a big deal with massive numbers at this one, well over 400 I would have guessed. Poor diet and a lack of exercise has contributed to a diabetes problem even among the youth of Pohnpei so it was great to see so many out for a morning stroll.
And we are off.
Brenda walked with Jaxon and his girlfriend Imogen allowing me to push Indi and Nic to push herself in the run.
The local fish market in full swing. No refridgeration and no adherance to any size limits. There'll be 'no' fish left in Pohnpei in 10-15 years. They seem to live for the now, and it's a scary thought that they will be living on handouts for a long time to come if things aren't sorted out quickly.
Indi and I at the finish line, 49 minutes for 5kms slowly pushing a stroller isn't too bad......
Nic ended up with a time just under 31 minutes for the 5kms and came in 5th for the open women. Great job Mummy. Nic was presented her medallion by the FSM Vice President.
A very proud Mummy.
After the presentation we all headed inside to join Imogen's older brother William for his birthday celebration. Nothing like cake and pie for breakfast after exercise.
The fun runs are a big deal with massive numbers at this one, well over 400 I would have guessed. Poor diet and a lack of exercise has contributed to a diabetes problem even among the youth of Pohnpei so it was great to see so many out for a morning stroll.
And we are off.
Brenda walked with Jaxon and his girlfriend Imogen allowing me to push Indi and Nic to push herself in the run.
The local fish market in full swing. No refridgeration and no adherance to any size limits. There'll be 'no' fish left in Pohnpei in 10-15 years. They seem to live for the now, and it's a scary thought that they will be living on handouts for a long time to come if things aren't sorted out quickly.
Indi and I at the finish line, 49 minutes for 5kms slowly pushing a stroller isn't too bad......
Nic ended up with a time just under 31 minutes for the 5kms and came in 5th for the open women. Great job Mummy. Nic was presented her medallion by the FSM Vice President.
A very proud Mummy.
After the presentation we all headed inside to join Imogen's older brother William for his birthday celebration. Nothing like cake and pie for breakfast after exercise.
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