On Saturday my family did the Running With Angels 5K at Thanksgiving Point. Saturday was also the exact five year mark of the day my sister passed away and this was a very fitting tribute to her. So many people were running/walking this race in memory of their loved ones and it was an awesome sight. At the start of the race they released a bunch of white doves and I got to be one of the dove releasers! I was honored to be chosen to do it.
The above picture is me and Pam Hansen. She wrote the book "Running With Angels" and she's the woman who puts this whole race together. It was fun meeting her.
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This is me releasing the doves!
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This picture is classic. My mom is seriously talking on her cell phone DURING the race!
My favorite pic of the day-- Jaime and my mom coming across the finish line. I think Jaime earned double points for pushing a stroller with two kids!
I was so PROUD of my kids for wanting to be part of this race. I ran the race so the kids walked it with Jaime and my mom and I loved how they all took off running toward the finish line. They finished all 3 miles and I didn't hear any complaining whatsoever.
My awesome hubby came to support us. He opted out of running/walking due to some crazy foot issues he's having but he was an excellent photographer for me!
So... I ran the race and finished in 33 minutes. Considering that I've only been running for about one month and that this was my FIRST RACE... I was pretty stoked with my time!
9 comments:
Congrats on finishing the race! That is so awesome that your whole family got involved.
Oh, I love seeing the extra pics. (Thanks Jared!) I forgot to ever tell you, Mark thinks it just rocks you run like this. He said "I never knew she ran, but she's sure been looking too skinny lately, maybe that's why." Thought you'd LOVE that :) (From a husband who walks behind me when I'm climbing stairs and tells ME my butt wobbles!)
You rock! I can't believe you RAN the race. Walking was so much easier . . . let me tell you! lol And tell Lynnie her butt does NOT wobble!!
THANKS Jodi for being the inspiration for this fabulous tribute for Becky. It went so much better than I could have ever imagined. We must do it every year!
Love,
Mom/Grandma Shauna
You go girl. 33 minutes? That is awesome. And you are looking skinny.
My curse in life...skinny cousins!! Lynnie, I'm not sure you even HAVE a butt!
This was such a great day. I had so much fun seeing all of you. Thanks for inviting me to be a part of such a great event.
Jared rocks! Great pictures!
way to go jodi!
very cool! and yay! glad we found each other's blogs.
this is so awesome! way to go for everyone that participated both in the race and with moral support. :) Love you guys!
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