The Freedom Run

The Wood Family 5k runners this year were Mama, Jake, Me, Rebecca, and Andrea. Long-legged Becca had the fastest time for our family. Jake pulled off another "I think I'll run it in my normal clothes and shoes. Why not?" Mom ran it like the trooper she is and did well in her division. Corry woke up sick that morning and couldn't come. Andrea and I had run the course 2 days before to get used to the uphill finish. During the practice run I had to pull her along. During the real race she pulled me along. Since Andrea was my running buddy, I only have pictures of us.

 The little gazelle with her iPod.

 Before the run.

Finishers! The 5k was surprisingly fun. Friends and neighbors and pre-parade watchers cheer you along. Occasionally there would be music blasting along the parade/run route. Lots of fun!