Running for Wine

Last weekend, Nick and I also did Rhodes Race, which is a local 5K fundraising race around Lake Merritt in Oakland.  It is pretty much a Team In Training reunion and was so great to see so many of our former teammates and friends.  It only costs $20, and all the proceeds go to LLS. 

Baby Sophia placed 2nd in her Age Group!

Frankie's mom having us sign the dedication for this year, and Vinnie with his samoyed puppy who was way too excited to run with all the other dogs.

Our coach, Dave -- he just finished a 50 mile ultra marathon last weekend and qualified for Western States.  Needless to say, he did not run but cheered everyone on!

A 5K isn't really very exciting, but I wanted to take the opportunity to brag that Nick busted out a 20:30.  And this was the day after riding 100K.  

Apparently, he took his shirt's advice.

We wanted to stay and hang out with everyone afterward, but we were over-committed for the day and had to rush to an AKPsi event that I was hosting -- the Mello Cielo Tour at Ruby Hill.  About two years ago, Ruby Hill bought this old bus off Craig's List, gutted it and remodeled the inside with 14 swiveling wine barrel seats that face each other.  The bus takes you around the vineyards for a toast, into the production facility for some barrel tastings and out to the old water tower for some wine and food pairings.  

The tour ends back in the tasting room for port and chocolate.  Mason decided that because of all the upcoming celebrations with our bachelor/bachelorette parties and wedding that this wine bottle would be a necessity.  

He bought the 3L bottle and we can refill over and over again!