A Souper Two-Fer New Year's Run -

Another New Years Day, so naturally, another Soup Run from John's house for the E Streeters, continuing what has become an enduring tradition that spans generations. Today's crew, flanking Souperwoman Karen, who plans months ahead for this event.This year's features included a Tuscan minestrone and a garlic chicken noodle, seen here. Barry, commence with the salivating.Sean, scoping out the three route options that John mapped out and posted on the fridge for First Run consideration, dejectedly realizes his quest for the first town line of 2012 will not be an easy one.The Souperstar of the day, Karen, who, for the record, took the first official E Streeter running town lines of 2012.

Pre-run, Andrew volunteered to stand guard over the soup to protect it from overzealous Barrys.

Just 46 seconds into the run, Barry broke one New Year's resolution by running headlong into a branch. In his defense, he insist his brother Tom hit him with it, though as evidenced by this photo, Tom is well out of the picture at the point of impact. Exactly half a second later, Barry broke a second New Year's resolution by firing off the first official curse of 2012. Scott, in turn, promptly broke his resolution by laughing at a running mate in pain.

John apparently didn't go out to blaze the trail behind his own house, as he was immediately surprised by a fallen tree across our path. Tsk.

But once we orienteered our way around the impasse, all was back to normal.You've heard of rolling roadblocks? The E Streeter version shut down traffic on Westford roads, albeit there was no one actually awake or driving on said roads.

Think Chariots of Fire, and you can visualize our Offensive Line here:Sporting swag from three different Boston Marathons, it's an imposing sight.

Blinded by the light, we persevere, charting our way into the neighborhood where Scott and Joey once lived together, even though they never saw one another.

50 degree temperatures dealt us a surprise start to this year's running weather!

The rainbow collection

Heading into the final stretch toward Illusion Bridge, there's one thing on everyone's minds

He wasn't the first runner in, but Barry takes the gold medal when it comes to a soup line, claiming first broth. This is the first of his soup trilogy.

Finally, the spoils of war await.

For yet another year, great to have everyone still out there running with us. Glad everyone is still healthy enough to be running, and thanks to our extended E Streeter families, who are there for us all year long, supporting us throughout all of the ups and downs of running year-round in New England. Here's to a healthy and happy 21:07 - oops, sorry, 2012 to all!