Well, I actually ran yesterday and I mean, run, not walk. I did 3 miles and I felt strong. This will not be an on going thing, but once in awhile, I enjoy it. While I was running in the flat cluster home community that is off of my neighborhood, I yelled at lady riding with her helmet dangling from the handlebars. She had ridden with her kid to the bus stop, and I guess since the kid was no longer with her, she didn't feel the need to wear her helmet. I said something like, "Helmets on the handlebars don't help," and she laughed, a stupid little laugh. It's amazing how bold I have become as I get older.
Oak, of course you should run next year. You need to. Really.
Today they had a "finish the last mile" run and some people got their medals. I didn't pay a lot of attention, but I believe some charity/fundraising was involved.