This year Emma asked Daddy if he would run it with her. As daddy has been hitting the gym, he agreed thinking anyone can run a mile!
The 3rd graders went first. Em vowed to me this morning she was going to come in in the top 5 girls. She's got serious competition in her class - a lot of speedy girls. She has come in around 10th the past two years. We encouraged her to give it her best
shot and off she went.
I was at the finish line collecting the top 5 bibs and was pleasantly surprised when I saw her come out of the woods portion and towards the finish in the 3rd spot! But she had two girls hot on her tail and I was totally THAT MOM, "They are right behind
you! Step it up! Step it up!" When she finished 3rd, my heart swelled with pride!! She really pushed herself hard!
Daddy came in a minute later, getting hosed by tons of 8 year old girls! 😂
But I was VERY proud of him as he hasn't run any significant distance in 15 years!!!
Ben and I were up next. At the starting line:
He started off strong but I noticed he was running with his hand on his back. About a quarter of the way in he grabbed my hand and said his back was hurting bad. We then remembered he slipped on the wet steps Sunday and bruised his tailbone. I had no
idea he hurt himself that bad as this kid is not a complainer. But with TONS of encouragement he finished the race and we actually had a decent time! (80% of the kids still beat us but who is counting!)
The kids had ice pops afterwards and we got a bag of ice for Ben's lower back. That seemed to make him "feel better".
Emma & Ben, you kiddos are true Champions. You pushed through some adversity but both finished strong. We are so proud of your efforts!!
