Friends Come Hell or High Water

How do these girls look this beautiful in the pouring rain?  

I've mentioned that I run with a group of friends that are there for me come Hell or high water. This morning was no exception.

We all signed up for the Tata Trot 5k weeks ago, a race to benefit breast cancer research. I was so humbled thinking that these girls would get up early, arrange for childcare, and give up their Saturday morning to walk in something that is now near and dear to my heart.  I mean, we all know how precious sleep is to moms, right?!

This morning, the torrential rain started.  I gave everyone an 'out' saying I would completely understand if they just wanted to skip it.  Nope.  These girls were committed.  Not to the 5k, but to me.  As they have been for the last year.

The race shirts said "Cancer, we're coming to get you".  To which my friend Carrie replied, "Gotcha bitch".  See why I love these ladies?

As the race started, the rain turned into a mist.  We laughed the entire way telling stories and poking fun at Maria because her legs were burning after mile marker one.  Isn't that true friendship when you refuse to talk behind their back, but are willing to say damn near anything to their face?

What a great morning we had!  Looking forward to many more!  

My friend Carrie made us these buffs, she's crafty like that.
Left to right: Carrie, me, Brooke, Kristan, Maria, Becky and Whitney

My circle of friends.