hanksgiving morning we woke up bright and early to meet up with my parents for a 5k turkey trot in American Fork. I was super nervous having never participated in any type of running event before. We bundled up both kiddos and put them in the stroller so that Jarom could act as cheerleader/photographer. Me and my parents were the only runners but my three sisters came as well to cheer us on.Runners & Cheer Squad:
It was freezing cold and my lungs were burning by the end but I felt awesome afterward. My dad finished in around 28 minutes and my mom and I finished at about 40. It was a fun way to start out our Thanksgiving. Hopefully there will be many more in our future.
My dad at halfway and my mom and I at the beginning:
My mom and I halfway:
The dude in front of us wearing jeans? Yeah, he walked the whole way and my mom and I were behind him almost the whole time. Dang short legs!After most of the runners had finished they held a kids race. When they started Cannon was standing on the side eating a granola bar. We yelled at him to start running and he ran the wrong way. Then Jarom g0t him turned the right way and he ended up winning. It was absolutely hysterical and he got a little medal and turkey cookie. He pretty much schooled us all in running a race. I guess he'll do anything for a cookie...
That is so awesome! I love starting Thanksgiving with a good workout, it makes me feel ok about eating pie. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteso fun! this was the first year in a few years that i didn't start the day out with a race and i was kinda sad. good for you!!
ReplyDeleteway to go! i canNOT run in the cold, i'm so impressed. nice job!
ReplyDeleteGo Ash Go! That's especially fun about Cannon's big win. Kid races are always a hoot.
ReplyDeletei've always meant to start that tradition, sounds really fun
ReplyDeleteGOOOOO Ashley!!! I'm sooo proud of you. It's so cool that you had your mom and dad along side you. I have a feeling that Cannon is going to excell in all areas athletically. What a cutie! And speaking of cute, you definitley know how to run a race in style! I admire you so much for your inner, and outer strength. I'm excited to see what spring will bring for you. It should be fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThat was a hilarious story about Cannon! haha. Good work trotting in the turkey trot! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so proud of you! Great job. I'm more like Cannon, if you put a treat in front of me I may jog! What a fun day!
ReplyDeleteYea Cannon! What a man! Love Gma
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