My main goal was to keep the kids from going out too fast, and to get them over the hill without blowing their wads. I expected my son to do about a 35 or so, so I think I took them out too slow.

We hit the mile at 12:15, which was just before the turnaround. The first water station was right after the turn. I made the kids walk through the water station, then I was stuck in a mess. My son wanted to go faster, the girl, cassie wanted to go slower. I told Nick to go on ahead, and I would see what happened.
After my son had gotten about 200-250 yards ahead, Cassie said she needed to walk. I asked her if she cared that if I went to catch up with Nick, and she said no problem.
I took off and closed the gap to around 50-30 yards behind my son, and I couldn't catch the little speedster. So I stayed about 10 seconds behind him, because I wasn't going to ruin his performance.

He finished in around 29:34, although we will see the official time later. It isn't important, because he did awesome. I think He has a 27 in him right now.

By the way, his friend Cassie ended up finishing in less tha 35 minutes, which is pretty awesome as well. I am proud of her as well.

This was all about my son, Nick.
Did I say how proud of him I am?

Looked around for my son, talked to some parents and teachers, got some water and bread.


Pacing the kids.


I think the event went well, and it was great to see all the elementary school kids running a 5K at ages 7-10.