I know I promised to put up pictures of Liam’s first race awhile ago. I believe I used the word “soon” (possibly even “very soon”). Two weeks later is apparently my new “soon.” Bear with me here, folks…
On Thanksgiving morning Liam ran his first race. It was called the “Drumstick Dash” and was a 50 yard dash. It might have been the cutest thing I’ve ever seen, but the way my children have been lately the “cutest thing” happens every day. They’re exhausting, vexing, sometimes infuriating, but man are they cute! Back to the point: Liam’s first race. It took place after Gillian and I finished walking our first 5K (which by the way is kind of awesome — no stress, no trying to fight your way into a good spot in the pack, just going for a walk and then getting a shirt and free snacks afterwards). I can’t wait until I’m running again, but it was a nice way to ease back into things, for sure.
When Matt arrived with the kids, Liam ran towards me and said “Oh Mama, I’m so excited! I’m gonna run a race! It’s gonna be so much fun!”
Paige wasn’t entirely pleased about the whole thing, but she hung in there…
Liam and Matt warm up:
A little dynamic stretching:
Liam adds his own flair…
Ready to race:
“Hooray!”
Heading for the start line:
Getting instructions (Liam’s on Matt’s shoulders near the middle of the picture):
On your mark, get set (Liam’s in the front towards the middle):
GO! (Liam’s in the middle employing his classic ‘look behind’ running technique):
He was excited to finish the race. Getting a medal was pretty cool. But what he was really looking forward to? The snacks at the finish…
It was a great way to start a Thanksgiving!