Well, as I made it past the 1 and 1/2 mile mark at about the 12 min mark, I noticed Colin is the distance, already on his way back! Talk about humbling! I had my i-pod on and just did my normal run I do each day...no racing for me. Had a twisted ankle and at the 2 mile mark almost needed a bathroom due to the intestinal virus I have been fighting since Wednesday morning. Oh! Well. I still made the 3.2 miles in 28 minutes, and my goal was under 30 minute, my normal out for a jog pace. For my first race...some advice for others I found out. Use the bathroom before the gun goes off, even if you don't think you have to go!
Tony was great. He got Colin to his team pictures before the race and drove him to the race like a mad man so he wouldn't be left out of the picture. He also managed Milo and Connor together!
Colin, on the other hand, was already done when I reached the 2 and 1/2 mile mark! He raced it in 17 minutes and 59 seconds....just squeaking in a sub 18 time for the first time. 5:50 minute pace. Not bad! He won his age bracket, but more importantly raised 667 dollars for his church youth group! He came in 9th out of all the adult runners.
Connor was the best supporter! He was the one I could hear above all the others! I think he was worried about his mom when she didn't come in right after Colin! That will never happen. He will get used to it!
The rest of the day is mowing, mowing, mowing....and then tomorrow for mother's day, a hike and a canoe trip at Mendon Ponds! Definitely enjoying the boys' ages!
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!! Great job on the 5K, Eileen and Colin! Sorry about the potty troubles, LOL....Your mother's day sounds fantastic! Hope your weather was as nice as ours was here!
Take care, and talk to you soon!
Jen, Karl, Ian Em Vivi
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