We’ll Have These Moments to Remember

Two weeks on, and I’m still reliving the jaw dropping moment when I walked into the running expo in London.  I wish you could see my face right now.  My jaw is somewhere down around my shoulders when I think of the time I spent there.

I relive the moments when I walked into the Expo.  Well, heck, you can see it for yourself. 

One of my favourite moments is when I went to the Spinal Chord Injury booth, and there was my son’s favourite video game character.  Sonic the Hedgehog.  The nice lady asked me if I was going to run in the marathon, but I sadly had to tell her no.  I did explain how Sonic was my son’s favourite cartoon character.  She offered me a free shirt to take back with me.  For the record my son was thrilled with his gift.  Even more than his I Heart London shirt.  Go figure!

Another wonderful moment was at the very end when I asked the security guard about the goodie bags being given away.  I asked what they were for.  He told me to go and get my onw bag.  And, he said, bring it to me when you get it.

I was surprised by all the stuff that was in that bag.  Cranberries, and tea and a spray deodorant and beer.

I’ve heard of races that still give away beer at the end of the race.  Why you ask?  Because of the nutrients that are in the beer.  Believe it or not, but it does help with recovery.

I like to think that whether the expo is being held in London England, or London, Ontario the experience is the same for all.  A feeling of community.  And those surprising moments that you will remember for a very long time.