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Monday, June 8, 2009

Elvis Presley 5k


Elvis even showed up to motivate the runners!

Saturday morning John Parker, Carson and I ran the Elvis 5k. I wished Kelly could have been there, but he was in Birmingham. I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am of my boys, including Kelly (lost 35 lbs. since he started running-Wow)! I am amazed at how well they are doing in just such a short time of training! I don't know our official times, still waiting for it to be posted, but I know I achieved a personal record and broke 30!!! I am thrilled with that! Carson ran with me the entire race, either one step behind or right beside me, but when he got about 500 feet from the finish, he broke out into a sprint and left me! That little stinker! I asked him later was he trying to beat me or just ready to be finished, and he said he was ready to be finished! I didn't know at the time, but John Parker was not far behind, I think we all finished within less than a minute of each other. Stephen ran his first 5k and did awesome, 21:15 or close to it! He placed 2nd in his age division!

Kim & Emily all smiles before the race

Caroline, Lia & Kate ready to run

Carrie Ann & Barbara
They came to cheer Scott on & were kind enough
to watch Jared & Avery for me!
Thanks girls!

Finished!

John Parker, me, Leah & Avery

Ben & Carson won 1st & 3rd in the 9 and Under age division!
Way to go!

Me, Emily & Kim afterwards!

John Parker with his buddies, Ryan & Clay!

Stephen claiming his 2nd place prize!

Sam, Avery, Jared & Leah having fun playing in the shade!

The Spartans were well represented

We all had a such a fun time running and being with friends!

The boys can't wait till the next race!



1 comment:

Megan said...

Congratulations on an excellent time! Maybe I'll make it to 30 minutes! Haha!