Jr. Princess the track star

Today was the 5k at my work, an event the whole family looks forward to. This year, Grandma and Grandpa M were visiting, so M&M Dad and I could each run with no stroller -awesome. So, while M&M Dad and I struggled though the high winds, the girls got to play on the superjumps and cheer us on as we looped by them. M&M Dad, of course is super fast compared to me, so he nicely backtracked after his finish to find me and encourage me to the finish line.

Then it was time for the kid races. Starshine ran in the 5-8 year old bracket, and did great. Here she is in her super fast form keeping up with the boys.

We're not sure of the distance, but we think a little less than a 1/4 mile. She finished strong, up with the fast kids. She's looking forward to being one of the oldest in her age group next year.

Then it was time for Jr. Princess's 4 and under race. They make this considerably shorter so the cute little toddlers have a chance. The start line is always a zoo of hovering parents, but we did our best to position her to towards the front, and then head on down the course for photos and cheering. Well, at the "Go" she weaved around some adults, streaked out of the crowd, and never looked back! Check her out leading the pack down the stretch to her first victory!

Seriously - she was super fast! Here she is on stage receiving her 1st place medal.

She wore that medal all day until bathtime. Great job Jr. Princess! Now she just has to start training for distance running as she'll have to move up with the big kids next year and race with Starshine!