Early the week before the race, Dad hurt his back and with me not training, neither of us were sure we would be able to sucessfully race. We decided to do a light run for the first mile and then decide if we were going to keep running or walk the rest of the race. After feeling sore and twingy for the first mile, Dad and I decided to run it together and walk through water stops. He kept me running and I tried to keep him going. It was actually really nice to have him by my side the whole time. We were able to talk and just relax. We crossed the finishline side by side and honestly I don't think I would have been able to run it if it wasn't for Dad! Even though it was not my best race at all, it was really special because I was with my dad!

Duh...train :( I have been a major slacker and I paid for it...I could have easily done really well but I chose not to train and didn't do well. But I still did break my record from last year.

Walked around and got a frozen fruit bar thing...actually had two. Cooled down a bit and then left to go home when Dad and I were ready!


Training....i need to train train train train :( Bad, bad, bad me :(


I want to thank my dad for his help and support this race. We came home to banner from Mom which was wonderful. I am glad I beat last years time but I know I can do better. This race went drastically downhill from last year because there are just too many people and I think it really hurts the small town feel of the race. I am honestly not that excited about doing it in the future if it is going to be like this. :(