Take the Lake 2011

Sorry it took me so long - and thanks to Larry Smith for reminding me - but here are official times for the first annual Pat Fatmucket Fun Ride. 
We kept times only for those participants who wore racing bib numbers, as we're promoting this as a fun ride for the whole family, and not just for those adrenaline-driven, octane-high, testosterone-fueled speed junkies. 
Speaking of the ADOHTFSJ crowd, we're highlighting the top three, in Gold, Silver and Bronze, on the chart at left, and next time you see one of them, give him an attaboy, because they were really hauling fatmucket around the Lake. Bullock, at 1:04, kept an average speed of just over 20 mph. FAST!

Everyone had a great time yesterday at the third annual Farmers Market Fun Run organized by Rachel Smith and her team of volunteers - great job, Rachel!

At the gun, 226 people took off on the 5k run / walk, leaving DSS off Government Complex Road, going over the U.S. 74-76 overpass, touring the neighborhoods in Whiteville, and back. Heather Nance, 32, led the pack, crossing the finish line in 22:19. 

Visit the event's website at fmrun.com or the race results page. View event photos here.

This year’s version of the Columbus County Community Farmers Market Fun Run & Walk event has attracted increased attention, with more than 250 participants expected for the Saturday event.

The annual run-walk begins at 9 a.m. and features a three-mile run or walk for adults.  The kids’ Fun Run gets 

Bike racks in front of Blankner Elementary School in Orlando, Fla. are filled with 

We had a blast Saturday morning at the Lake, with about 60 cyclists speeding along on the Pat Fatmucket Fun Ride. 

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The kids especially enjoyed patting Pat along the route and having Pat pat them at the finish!

Ok, right, this is a bike ride, yes – but there will surely be a run on these shirts! 

Do the math. We only bought 100. We're giving away 20 to the first adult registrants. We're giving at least 20 to volunteers. So of the 60 left, what are the chances we'll have one in your size?

See you Saturday morning!

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That mussel has some mouth, doesn't he? Or she? We're not quite sure yet, but we sure are feeling the excitement! Just look at what (it's) been saying about the newest (and funnest!) bike ride in Columbus:

-- "Show us your mussels!" 
-- "Ride to the dam, you happy clam!"
-- "Two routes to suit every fanny!"
and now...
-- "The most fun you can have with your clams on!"

There's only a week until we ride to celebrate the Waccamaw Fatmucket, the freshwater clam that is indigenous to - and found only in - Lake Waccamaw! Click here to learn more about this mysterious mollusk.

Whoever said that staying fit isn’t fun hasn’t seen what’s coming up in Columbus County.

 Three events with six different routes are sure to challenge and please every walker, runner and cyclist, and they feature prizes, education and fun.

First is the Pat