We stayed overnight in Logan to run this race early in the morning. It's not easy to get two kids up, fed, and ready to cross the starting line at 7 am! Grandma was sweet to go early and get us all registered.
Weeks ago when I mentioned to Grandma that we'd like to run this race, she warned me about "the hill." I wasn't too worried - I run a couple hills with these kids every day. Oops, or "Boops," as Julia says. It was QUITE a hill that lasted nearly a mile and grew steeper toward the top. I shuffled along as I pushed my two heavy kids (Julia: 28 lbs, Gabe: 14 lbs!) and was grateful for the Rocky music playing at the top. (Naturally, I did a Rocky cheer when we finally reached it.) Phew! The hill took everyone by surprise, except the locals. I was happy to see that despite the hill, we three made it under 30 minutes. Next 5k we hope to shave a few minutes off of that time. We'll see...
Jonny ran another great 5k. The hill didn't slow him down too much and he came in first in his division and fourth overall. Good work, Honey! Grandma was first in her division, and Mom third in hers. Also a notable fact, this was Cami's first 5k race. She did awesome and we're thrilled to have her as "part of our elite racing club," as Grandma put it.
They gave out so many prizes after the race. No, none of us won the treadmill, but both Jonny and I won other prizes! His number was called for a free Ipod and mine for $50 to the local aquatic center. Ha! (Any who visit Logan are free to use the pool gift certificate, which Grandma has on her mantle. It is so hot this summer, I wish we could've taken a dip while we were there.)
Oh, and thanks for Dad for riding his bike to the top of the hill and cheering us on. Julia thought that was very exciting.
One more excellent thing about this race: Gabe slept the entire run. I was so relieved. Sometimes he has a hard time falling asleep for the first mile or so and he fusses. No tears during this run! Great job on your first 5k run, my little man.
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