This was our first race ever and it was a big one! We chose to do the 5k (3.1 miles). About 16,000 people signed up and obviously showed up for the race. There were a lot of walkers and young children. I must admit (and Luke admitted to me) it seemed to be an emotional race for some people. I ran across the finish line with a girl crying beside me (not sure if she was hurting or just emotional). Even Luke felt a little choked up at times when we were encouraged by neighborhood folk that were along the road during the run (even if it was Elvis singing on top of someone's roof or a group of kids dressed up as the Village People doing the YMCA).
I was encouraged by this elderly man (maybe in his 70s?) that was running with a shirt on that said "I run by the grace of God." It was sweet. I must say I felt a little defeated when I saw many kids in jeans passing me. I'm just telling myself that they started the race way before me. I can, however, brag that I beat Luke
I hope that I can continue to run and not have hip or knee ailments. It is (sometimes) fun, great exercise, great prayer time, and a good way for me to exercise Pippet. I'll just throw in a picture of her for good measure ;)
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