Reindeer Run 2010 and Replenishing at Mozzo

On Saturday, I participated in my third 5k this year: The Reindeer Run. The race began at Southend Brewery, looped around the Battery, and finished back at the restaurant. Although the weather was chilly, the route that took us along the water was very pretty. In comparison to the Leprechaun 5k and the Pajama 5k, this run was a lot bigger and more enjoyable. My finish time for this race was 25:52 - a little bit slower than the pajama run, but still good! Wearing holiday colors is encouraged and Amanda and I found this to be the perfect opportunity to break out the tractor hats. Redneck Christmas?Tyler and Rob also ran the ran and wore the reindeer antlers that came in our race packet. Mary and her friend Ali walked the race with their dogs....in Uggs. Talk about comfy exercising! Mary said her dog Tibi only stopped once to use the bathroom. Good Tibi!After the race, Tyler and Rob picked me up to grab lunch at Mozzo. As soon as we walked in, I noticed this sign:Apparently Mozzo appreciates a good abbrev!
I chose a sandwich I had never had before: the Bella, a vegetarian option. The Bella has grilled vegetables (squash, tomatoes, peppers, zucchini and onions) with asiago cheese and balsamic vinegar on a ciabatta roll. Per my recommendation, Tyler went with the Southern Smoke: slow smoked seasoned pork shoulder, bbq sauce, cheddar cheese & grilled onions.And when Rob told me that he liked roast beef and onions, I immediately suggested he try The Driller: hot roast beef, muenster cheese, frizzled onions & dijonnaise. This one is great if you're super hungry. Or hung over. Or just smart. 
Do you like how both boys did what I told them? So obedient.

As we were eating, I couldn’t help but notice this man waiting in line…WITH HIS HANDS IN HIS PANTS!!!! Ugh. Mozzo is a dining establishment – has he no dignity?Have you participated in any races this year? Which was your favorite and why? And what did you feast on afterward?