This is Austin's first year of tackle football and he loves it! He loves any sport! The Graham Eagles is a great program, good coaches and good kids. He is having fun. Here are a few shots of his 3rd game. They won 32-7! They have won 2 and lost 1 so they aren't doing too bad. Good job Austin!
So today I ran in my first 5k race at Northwest Trek. Many of you know my sister Jodi started running several years ago and has done all kinds of races up to a 1/2 marathon. When I would go to see her run I would always think all those runners including her looked miserable coming to the finish line and I never thought I would actually want to enter a race. Well she said just do the 5k and try it so with no training I decided what the heck I can only improve from where I start. The first time I ever ran a full 3 miles was yesterday at the Y, and it took me 46 minutes which I didn't think was too bad for my first time. I knew I was slow but I ran 3 miles that in itself was huge for me. So today I woke up to pouring down rain and we headed out to Northwest Trek. I was so nervous to start. My biggest fear was finishing last which didn't happen so I was happy. That first mile was horrible, the second mile was ok and the 3rd mile was really emotional. I did! I ran the entire thing without stopping to walk. I wasn't fast by any means but I did improve on my time I came in at 40:02 with a 12:53 pace per mile. I did way better than I thought. I just wanted to make it in an hour. I cried as I came to the finish line it was such an awesome accomplishment for me. I never thought I would be able to run like that, and I can now only improve. I understand now when runners say that racing gets addicting. I want to tell my sister Jodi thank you for doing this with me. I am grateful for your love and support and I want you to know that you are my hero and my inspiration. I wouldn't have wanted to do this with anyone else. I also want my mom and dad to know how much I love them and are grateful for there love and support also. They are also my heros for many reasons. I couldn't have made it throught without any of them. Also without the love and support of my husband and children. I know this is a long winded post but it was a very emotional day for me and I am very grateful for all that I have been blessed with and especially for my friends and family. Oh and since it was pouring down rain we had no family there to take pictures I had them take one of me at home with my shirt and number so I have proof:)
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