Our first 5k

KK and I participated in our first 5k today!!! I'm certain I have walked three miles many times in my life, but it was exciting to be part of an offical race! I jogged for part of it, and walked for part of it...and although we didn't finish in any record time (42:33 - minus the several minutes it took to get across the starting line), it was cool to hear my name, followed by "...finishes with a stroller!" over the big loudspeaker as we crossed the finish line. Another lady near the finish said "Wow, a 5k with a stoller - you deserve a prize!" (I thought there would be a lot of strollers, but oddly there were very few. I guess that people in races are too serious to be slowed down by having to push a 50 pound cart - not to mention the possibility of its contents having a meltdown...) So, yay for us! The only bummer was that AJ was hunting with a client - so he missed our first race. He's been wanting me to participate in the running world for a while. I don't think I'll ever be a "real" runner - but I'm already looking forward to doing another 5k!


After the race, we went to watch a parade. KK enjoyed the entire morning, and she especially liked sitting on Uncle Ray's shoulders to get a good look at the marching bands and other parade participants. We didn't stay for the whole parade, it was too long, but we had a great morning!