Sunburst 2012

I still don't like to run.

But it was AMAZING to run a race with my daughter. And, yes, I'd do it again! In fact, next year I think Megan wants to join in.

Before the race- we had our running shirts sporting our Sunburst 2012 decals (can't see 'em).

Zoë was awesome and "trained" with me. It was like dragging a donkey some mornings, and other afternoons it was like chasing a gazelle. But, she trained and was prepared.

We were about 1/2-mile into the 5K (3.1 miles) race and she said to me, "Mom? I want to run the whole time. That's my goal, to run the entire race."

After the race.
I was SO PROUD of her!
And, you can almost see the decal on the side of her sleeve.

 

And SHE DID! I was ready to walk a few times (I was definitely not as in shape for this race as I was last year.) We finished in 35:03. Less than 12 minute miles made both of us really happy (and it was less time than Zoë's first 5K race.). We had other friends race "with" us, and it was great fun cheering on other friends running the 10K, Half-Marathon, and Marathon.

Travis rode bikes with Miranda and 'Nica to meet us at the end. It was a crazy and frantic day for him. He is such an awesome guy to do this for us!

'Nica loved the popsicle I brought her, and loved riding in the trailer. Zoë hopped in the back and I biked them both home. Miranda rode her own bike (no training wheels!).