I did another race this morning.... a 5K....

[Jess_jugs]

and it was FUN!!! It was a family event, my 9yo ran the 1 mile and my 7 and 4 yo's ran the fun run!

Here are a few pics.

Me w/ the girls before the 5K.

My 9yo... she ran 1 mile in 8:56!!

Look at my 7yo go... she came in 2nd place!

And my 4yo.... she's a little speedy thing too!

I was pleased w/ my time- 26:29. For those that remember, I've been dealing w/ a broken toe and did a triathlon last weekend so I haven't been running as much.

Mile 1 ~ 7:58 (holy cow, didn't realize I had sub 8's in me today!)
Mile 2 ~ 7:50 (wow, still going strong!)
Mile 3 ~ 8:22 (started to feel like crap!)
Mile .29 (course was off) ~ 8:10

So.... time was 26:29 and an average pace of 8:04!!!

Now next race.... another sprint tri in July!

 

[SirenSongWoman]

Awesome! What a great role model you are for your children.

 

[kathryn]

What a great family activity!
I agree with SirenSongWoman: you are a fab role model for your girls. What a happy and fit-looking family (you all could be role models for other families today!)

 

[Jess_jugs]

Thank you!! It was really fun... and it makes it even better that they all had such a great time!! My dh even said he might do the 5K next year (he's not a runner, but he does work out too!).

It feels great because I didn't used to be a good role model at over 70# overweight!!

 

[trunyon]

Wow Jess! You Go!!!! That's some amazing kids you have there - and what a great example you set for them!

 

[kathryn]

> My dh even said he
>might do the 5K next year (he's not a runner, but he does work
>out too!).

He could walk it, couldn't he? Or isn't there a walking division?

 

[lioness]

Congratulations Jess! You have a lovely family and what a great example you are!

I'm doing 5K's the next 2 weekends. I hope complete them both around the 30 minute mark.

 

[Jess_jugs]

Well, there are some people that walk it, but it's mainly runners! I know he could do it... he just really hates running! LOL

 

[Jess_jugs]

Thanks, girl! I was super proud of them and so happy that they really enjoyed themselves! ;-) I would never force them to do it if they didn't want to!

 

[Jess_jugs]

Thanks! Good luck to you w/ your 5K's!! I'm sure you will surpass your goal!

 

[Jess_jugs]

Thank you! The funny thing is, I think they inspire *me* more than they know!

 

[Sunshine 1528]

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What a great family outing !

 

[fit_fairy]

Jess, that's great!! I agree with the others that you are such a good role model for your children and setting up healthy habits that will last a lifetime!!

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[buffettgirl]

What a beautiful family! Great job!

 

[bayerngirl]

Jess,congratulations on your 5K! You are a great role model for your children. Thanks for sharing your pictures! Your girls are beautiful!

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[tneah]

That is so awesome Jess! I love that your kids are so involved in your healthy lifestyle, what a good example you are setting and what wonderful memories your kids will have!

 

[sunnydelite]

jess- how awesome for you and your girls!! you are a terrific role model and your girls look like they really enjoyed themselves

 

[punka274]

I love the pictures,you have a lovely family!! Congratulations to you and your girls! High fives

 

[Jess_jugs]

Thank you for all of your sweet comments!! I made sure to pass on the high fives and way to go's to the girls! They were all so proud of themselves and my 4yo said... I just did my best!

There are some local fun runs here on Friday nights so I think we'll be going to them this summer!!

 

[LeanneM]

Oh, congrats! You and the kids look absolutely FABULOUS!