Sound to Narrows

Today was our annual Sound to Narrows Race. Every year since Mara has been born our family has participated in this awesome event. In years past I have ran the 5k with Mara in the jogger and then she would do the diaper dash but for the last 2 years she has been running the junior 2k shuffle on her own. Last year daddy ran it with her because I was prego but this year it was my turn. Daddy strapped Gracelyn into the backpack and fired up the camera while Mara and I tied our laces and made our way to the start line.

The buzzer sounded and we were off. This year was a little tougher because Mara had a little side ache but she pushed thru it and we ran hard to cross the finish line. What a rewarding feeling it is!! Crossing the finish line makes every race so worth it!!! it is the reason why I keep racing after all of these years.

SO your probaly wondering about Gracelyn??? Miss Gracelyn was all set up with her number to crawl in the diaper dash. Unfortunatley the weather was horrible and after waiting and waiting and being soaked she had had enough and we had to head home. We saved her number and Mara planned to race her this afternoon after warming up a cozy ba ba and after a nice long nap.

Once again it was a successful event and we look forward to it again next year.






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