Kids Mile

Because she decided not to play soccer in the fall, Elizabeth is going to run cross country for her school.  Over the last month or so, we've been running about a mile or so, three or four mornings a week.  During the weeks of camp, she actually got up at 6 am every morning so we could go for a run before she needed to get ready and leave for camp (now that's dedication!).  Last Sunday morning, she ran the Kids' Mile at the Old Wethersfield 5K/10K race.  Although we'd done a timed mile on our own, I wanted her to run without me so that she could get the feel for pacing herself.  I always wanted her to see how kids go out hard and then run out of steam - or vice versa.  She did a great job - ran her own race even when the pack went out hard and fast, and ended up beating the other 20-25 kids in the race to finish first.  We are so proud of her for sticking with running and we hope that she truly grows to love it.

Starting to pass kids during the second lap.

Love this photo!

Happy girl!