Fight it 10k

This last Saturday I participated in a fight against cancer 10k fundraising event. The morning was perfect running weather a bit chilly if your just standing around but perfect for running. My parents came out to support me, I was so grateful to have them there it gave me that extra oomph! My Mom has an awesome camera and photography skills so we got some cute pics. Kurt and the kiddos also were there, so glad Emmitt did not have a tball game- they entertained themselves by running around and petting the various animals around.

Maddox was hamming it up before the race, so stinkin cute!

The chik-fil-a cow was a hit.

The course was a cross country course which means it's not pavement. This was my first run with that type of experience, it was a little challenging. Parts of the course were very much like running at the beach- super soft sand, going uphill leaves for not a whole lot of traction but powered through the best I could. I have been running at least 3 days/week with a friend of mine who I lovingly call "Speedy Gonzales" cause she's quick! She pushes me and the pushing has paid off. We run 6 miles everytime we go and a 10k is 6 point something (ha ha) miles. We run it in an hour minimum, and I finished the race at 51 mins 19 seconds! Good time for me. % I finished second place for the ladies! And 18th overall. Not bad, slowly but surely the tortoise may just become the hare...lol.+

My Daddy and I before the race+

Lovin on his Dad and getting sleepy.

A view of the starting line, I was impressed to see so many kids there doing the 5k. I would love for my kids to be in track.

Halfway through about to start my next round- the 10k'ers had to just repeat the 5k course.

Clapping at my Maddox as I run past- he was way out on the very edge of the course thinking I was coming to pick him up, love that boy.

My finish photo- 51:19 had to take my jacket off on my way back the last half- WAY too hot!!

I just got this nike shirt a little while ago cause it cracked me up, it says: "As long as your sweating, you're still alive." Good Motto. %