Run Leah, Run!

Last Spring Leah took an interest in running. We aren't sure what sparked her interest? Maybe it was because her teacher, Mrs. Swartz, is a runner. Maybe it's because she sees Mitch run every weekend, and maybe it's because her friend Faith comes from a running family and has an interest in running. I'd like to think it's a combination of all three. So she started running with Mitch and then in April she decided to run a 5k with Mrs. Swartz for the High School National Honor Society. She did great, so Mitch and I decided maybe we should let her do it more often. And then I saw an ad on Facebook for an Insane Inflatable Obstacle 5K. I asked Mitch what he thought and we decided to let her go for it.

Well yesterday was the day! We never imagined when we signed her up that it would be 95 degrees in late September. It was miserable!!! But she didn't let it stop her. They started at 10:30 and sure enough they were crossing the finish line at 11:00. That was definitely a good time, all things considered. A majority of the people coming across the finish line were walking, and Mitch said they walked for a bit, but they held their heads up high and ran across the finish line!

I was so proud of her...and Mitch too! And Kiersten was so happy for Leah too. It was adorable! Leah was so miserable. I've never seen her so red, she started to cry and said she was going to throw up. But she drank some water and once we got to the van and got the air going she quickly cooled down and then she was pretty proud of herself too. I'd love to say that we will get her signed up for another one pretty soon, but swim season starts soon too! These girls are something...always making me so proud!