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Your first 5K, pancakes and pie

By STEVE KNOX Saturday, June 16, 2012 - 7:05 a.m.

I know someone who is running her first 5K this morning. I'm running too. The best part of running today is running for a cause - the YWCA's Race Against Racism. According to the YWCA Facebook page, there are almost 400 runners running against racism. Oh, a bonus is a pancake breakfast after the run!

If pancakes and running aren't your 'thing' the Morning Rotary Club is holding their annual Pie Ride starting at Lions Beach this morning. They offer a 100K, 50K and 30K ride. After you cross the finish line you get a pie! Proceeds go to various Rotary Club sponsored events throughout the community.

Both events start at 8 this morning so if you aren't signed up you better get going! To those who say there's nothing to do in Janesville I say - Hogwash! Speaking of, the annual Tub Run starts later today from Kutter. Yes, another charitable and fun event in Janesville.

Note to self - heels are not needed for this 5K. Those are left for the 'Walk a Mile in Her Shoes' fundraiser.

Enjoy your weekend!

Steve Knox was born, raised and landed back in Janesville. He encourages you to participate as he writes on Janesville and beyond as this Generation X guy supports his Janesville mission, global vision. Steve is a community blogger and is not a part of The Gazette staff. His opinion is not necessarily that of the The Gazette staff or management.

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Hardtobelieve
Jun 17, 2012 at 10:32 p.m.
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I am actually replacing mine with Obama/Biden 2012 stickers. Romney coming to Janesville? Blah Blah Blah, Rehtoric, Rhetoric. Tell us something we haven't already heard. The middle class is fast disappearing. Romney is a repeat of the disaster of 2008. Get used to it if you put him in the White House.

mgcarguy
Jun 16, 2012 at 7:04 p.m.
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Or you could spend the day removing your bumper stickers.

hg
Jun 16, 2012 at 9:07 a.m.
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The Tub Run kicks off at noon sharp with a parade of bikes through Janesville. Winding through the county to down town Beloit for a short break and then out to the Thresher's park for the rest of the day and evening. Many events going on so come one come all. All designed to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to ride a motorcycle to enjoy the fun.

love2bmama
Jun 16, 2012 at 8:36 a.m.
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Also, the farmers market, gee there really is nothing to do around here! ;)

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