Independence Day 5K

So, my whole family(except for me) decided to do the Grantsville races this year. Ben and Jason ran the 5K and Vincent and Rae ran the kids 1 mile. We got up at 6:00 and hurried to Grantsville to get everyone signed in. I was a little concerned about Vince and Rae because neither of them really runs very much and they hadn't trained a whole lot. But I needn't have worried. Vince was awesome, he stayed with Rae and just "coached" her on. She came in third to last, doing a nice little jog, not panting a bit, no sweat in sight. Vince was right behind her, and VERY sweaty and THIRSTY. I was so proud of both of them, Rae for finishing and Vincent for being such a fabulous big brother.

Ben and Jason had to hop on the bus before the kids race really even started. They dissapeared into the wilderness and I went back to cheering on the kids. After the 1 mile was done, Rae and Vince jumped into the car with me and we drove up about 1/3 of the way through the 5K. We waited and waited until finally the runners started passing and we got to give Ben and Jason a big cheer. Then we drove back to the end of the race and waited. Both Ben and Jason came in within about 30 seconds of each other. They did great... I love it how my guys enjoy running together. Anyway, when they announced the winners of the childrens 1 mile, we were all amazed to hear Rae's name called for first place in Girls 5-6 bracket.... (remember, she came in third to last overall)... but I guess that's what happens when you're the only girl in that bracket and she is very excited about her medal.

Ben came in third in the Men's 31-35 bracket. He is awesome. I think the ribbon should say something like "I came in third in the Grantsville 5K and all I got was this itty bitty ribbon". Pretty cool anyway. I think it's time for me to learn how to run so I can actually fit in my family... but then again, who'll take the pictures? Decisions, decisions.