FRIENDS ON BOARD LACE UP AGAINST VIOLENCE (Milford - 2018 - 5K)

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  Lace Up Against Violence 2018 Photos

24 Mile Drive



I found the Lace Up Against Violence Kensington Metropark 5K last minute.  It was put on by an organization called Friends on Board.  I didn’t know anything about them.  I think I was the only runner that did not speak fluent Spanish at the 5K.  I was definitely a Hispanic group.  


They did a great warm-up workout and had an amazing chip to sweet music.  I felt like I was doing a Richard Simmons tape.  I loved the purple medals and homemade starting line made with bibs!  They seemed to be as fond of purple as I am.  Post-race food had fruit, electrolytes and chips and dip!  I didn't see the white albino deer today. We go to Kensington a lot. It is a beautiful Metropark with all kinds of wildlife.  The course was amazing.  It was early in the morning and fog was still floating on parts of the water.  For a last minute run it was really well done.   They couldn’t have picked a better location.  

Muchos electrolitos en esta carrera!!   


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Location: 4570 Huron River Pkwy, Milford, MI 48381, USA

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