Shamrock 5K

We did our first family race last weekend.   Eva and I ran while David ran/walked and Emily walked with friends.   The weather was fine at first, but started drizzling during the race and continued until after we left. 

 

 Family pic before.

 Sisters before.

 Emily's walking crew.

This was Eva's first race, and she did great. It was her first (race or practice) where she did not stop at all.  Her time was 29:16 which left her in 2nd place for ages 14 and under. There was a discrepancy with the timing company. They listed an additional age group, 11 and under, where Eva placed first. They were only handing medals out for 14 and under, so she did not get the medal.  She was very upset after seeing 1st next to her name, but got over it eventually.

 Eva and I sprinting at the finish. Notice both of our feet are off the ground!

 Emily cruising in.

 

 Eva and me after the race.

 First 5k medal!

Friends!

David ran 2 miles, his most since his surgery. His time was 30:33 and placed 7th in his age group. Not bad considering he walked a mile.  Emily walked an 18 minute mile pace and came in 7th in her age group, which was the same age group as Eva, lol.  My time was 29:18, 6th place in my age group. I ran with Eva the whole time to make sure she didn't lose pace. 

Next race:  April 16 in the Chick-fil-a Race Series. This race gives medals for first, second and third place in each age group.  Let's keep our fingers crossed she can get a medal that day.