Today was the Village's fitness expo, our first, and it featured a one-mile jog/walk. One of the joggers/walkers had a number 50, but it didn't look like more than 20-30 people to me. On the other hand, I didn't count the people, and some participants were toddlers and other small children in strollers. There were a few dogs, too, and I don't know if they were given numbers. I'm almost positive there were more Village residents jogging and walking than Village police officers guarding the streets.
The fact of the matter is, it was a very nice morning, several, or many, or 50 neighbors came out to get a bit of exercise and enjoy each others' company, and there were various "treats" at the end. There were food treats, water treats, and even more exercise treats. One woman, a Village resident, and her two teenage daughters ran a little zumba class, another woman ran another group exercise for kids and parents, and there were other people giving massages (also a BP resident) and fitness advice.
This event was not swarming, but we did get more than a minimal turnout. And people seemed to have had fun.
Issa Thornell and Ray Atesiano did a great job of organizing and managing the morning, and Issa says this is only the first of an "annual" event. I hope so. And I hope more people come out next time.
As for the "Fun Run," I did come in first, or was I perhaps somewhat further back in the pack? I wasn't paying careful attention.
PS: In talking with one of our neighbors this morning, I heard for the second time in about 3-4 days that a BP resident wishes we had a regular farmers' market. Actually, so do I. There's a small Saturday 10 AM to 2 PM market down Biscayne in the 60s and an all day Saturday market on Normandy Isle in Miami Beach. Any thoughts?
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