My school does an annual fun run and 5k as our major fundraiser for the year. We just started doing it last year, and I walked (occasionally jogged) it only 7 weeks after having Addie Grey. This year we tackled it as a family. Joey and the kids did the fun run and I did the 5K.
It was cold, but Mak was ready.
It was a little early for our late sleeper.
I thought I lost Tripp when they blew the whistle to start. But I just realized you can see him on the outskirts of this picture! He's running up ahead.
I really didn't know what to expect out of the kids. I tried to get Tripp to practice with me at the track one time and that was a huge bust. Makinley never even attempted it. I was afraid they would sprint from the start and burn out long before the one mile mark. I was standing there watching for them to come towards the finish line, and only about 6 people had passed by when I realized I saw Tripp coming in the distance!
He finished in the top ten and god a medal!
You can't see him well, but he's crossing the finish line.
Mak and Joey were a little ways behind, but that's okay! Makinley said she ran a lot of the way. She told me she was 'working to build her stamina'.
Tripp's buddies! They all did great.
I didn't take any pictures of myself in the 5K. But, I finished in under 32. Not a personal record at all, but I was just glad to finish it in that time. I haven't been running as much and AG had been up most of the night before the race. So, I was tired. It was fun to do it as a family. I look forward to doing more!
