Well, we completed our second annual Round Elementary School St. Patrick's Day Fitness Walk. Gina, my 7 year old, Julia, my 5 year old, my mom and dad and I all braved the cold, rainy morning to power walk a mile in Manassas. Julia surprised us all by taking off and running the last 1/2 mile unprovoked! I decided to join her and (regretted bouncing my 32week pregnant belly) but enjoyed bonding with Julia as we ran under the balloon archway. She was so proud of finishing and was grinning ear to ear. Then she noticed the runners finishing the 5K race and decided that next year she wanted to run by the clock in the "real race". When I explained that is was 3 miles and not just 1 she decided that we should probably practice for a while first. :) I guess I will have a budding runner to train this spring and summer! Gina was not too happy to have been beaten by her little sister so she decided to mope and say that she hated races. I had to remind her that some days are good and some are not so good for running races. In her defense she had just recovered from an ear infection and 5ths disease (a mild relation of chicken pox that requires no real treatment as it is a viral infection that has to run its course. The red cheeks are the give-a-way symptom, she looked like she had been slapped. Luckily the redness didn't itch or hurt.) Anyway after bribing them with some eggs and pancakes at IHOP and talking about how cool our shirts were and how much fun it is to hang out and race together I think they agreed that it was a fun morning. I am looking forward to running with them some more and "practicing for the real race".
I am proud of all the virgin BYB(Back Yard Burn) runners who did an awesome job this weekend! I will be with you in the fall, I can't wait!!! Great job!
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