Wednesday, August 27, 2008

~ ~ Racing with Dad ~ ~

Have you heard of the Annapolis 10 mile run?

The beginning of this story began a few years ago ... well, more than a few ...

As my mom always said ... Just look at those "little peanuts" ...
At three and five, these little sweeties ran the Germantown Oktoberfest fun run with their Dad...Don has run seven (7!) marathon races (26.2 miles each!) and too many 5K's, 10K's and half marathon's to count ... That is simply amazing to me. Over the years, as he's trained and ran, Don has looked forward to the day the girls would join him in a race ...
A few years ago, as a summer goal, they completed the Kid's Marathon program, running and walking 26.2 miles throughout the summer ending with a 3k race in September ...
Fast forward to this summer's goal ... Those two "little peanuts" joined their dad for the Annapolis 10 mile run on Sunday!





















... and they all did an awesome job! The girls started their second year on the school's x-country team. Running in their dad's footsteps ...
"I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life." Proverbs 4:11-13

4 comments:

Maria said...

Way to go!

Marge said...

Man, do I remember that race. That was one of those you both love and hate. The temp & humidity were always a killer, and it was a challenging course. I see they are still giving out great "rewards" for running. Congratulations to everyone.

Steve S

tessa said...

I love flash backs! :) great pictures! ways to go guys!

michele and girls said...

congrats girls- what an accomplishment!