Sunday, October 26, 2008

Our First 5k

Henry and I ran our first 5K race this weekend. It was during the Bluffton Seafood Festival and the route ran through downtown Bluffton (where we used to live when we first moved here). We have been running a couple of months now (when I say we, I mean me pushing Henry in the stroller). And when I say running I mean a little faster than a fast walk. I know this is not such a big deal to the many Jones' who run amazing lengths marathon after marathon, but It was the first time I have ever competed running in a race, and I was pretty proud of myself. I will say that we did have a very supportive daddy that got up early with us to help us get ready. The pictures he took on the other hand are not the most professional, but I did find out later that he happened to be standing in an ant pile while waiting, so I guess you can't get too upset. We all had a great time, and it was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.








This is our neighbor, Jenn. She has a little girl, Darcy that is 3 days younger than Henry. Jenn won first place in our age group!

5 comments:

The Howell family said...

sorry I didn't get to ask you about it today! You look like a natural runner. And, by your smile at the end I'd say it went well or either you just had some great endorphins kickin' he..he...:)
Keep it up and maybe I'll join you next year ;)

Amanda Ware said...

I am so impressed! Great job! I love the huge smile after the race!

Leslie said...

I'm so proud of you! Looks like you guys had fun. I wish I could have been there to cheer you on. I hope I can get back to running too.. School has been busy lately. Oh, and you look AMAZING!

Anonymous said...

GO AMY! You get the skinniest super mom award! You are so great! I'm so glad you're in our family. Henry looks like he's thinking..." why in the heck am I up this early???"

Anonymous said...

Good for you, mama! You look so skinny, too...I guess that is what exercise and chasing after a baby will do for you!