Eight years ago today, we began a family tradition of running (or walking as is the case for some of us) a Thanksgiving morning 5K. Yes, it's always hard to get up at the crack of 6 am. And yes, it's usually very cold. But despite the time and the temperature, we all love this tradition - even me, a non-runner.
This was the first year it wasn't cold - woohoo! It was also the first year Nana joined us - another woohoo! Now here'e the really cool thing about this year, though. Brock the Rock, at 7 years of age, finished 3.1 miles in just 27 minutes - and that was without any training whatsoever leading up to today. He beat Colton by 3 minutes! And can I just say how proud I was of Colton -- because he was so proud of his little brother for beating him. No excuses. Just proud. Now THAT'S cool.
Everyone did great this year. Cayce ran with Brock and talked him through the whole run so he didn't burn out too fast or give up at the end. Colton finished in 30 minutes (and beat Matt, which he loved). Reece bested his time from last year by 7 minutes. Cecily actually RAN about half of the course this year, which resulted in me being left behind. Yes, that's right - I couldn't keep up with my 9-year old daughter who hates running. Kimbo, Matt, Nana and Kaycee Kim all ran with us. What a fun Thanksgiving morning!
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