The Kid's Marathon

After 6 weeks of running/hiking we finally met our goal of the 25 miles...we finished off the final 1.2 at the Kid's marathon in Springville, UT.  I loved the idea of this race, not only did the kids make a goal (or mommy made it for them), work hard to achieve and then accomplish it but they were kept active throughout the summer in doing so.  I could never just tell my kids "Okay kids let's go for a run" without hearing the groans and moans and the whines that would inevitably proceed.  However, with the marathon as a goal I would state "Okay kids let's get our miles in" they would understand the purpose and out the door we would go.  It kept them active and busy and in the end I was floored by their improvement.  Carson kept up with the "Fastest kid at school" and finished strong, Rylie kept up with big sister Madi and to my delight passed her a couple of times and as she passed her she would shout "See ya later sucka!"  It is my motto as a pass people in my marathons, the apple does not fall far from this tree.  And even Emma ran a great race.  Savannah was her running partner and it was the perfect match for she performs well for big sister especially as Sav encouraged her throughout the race.  In the end I was so proud of my kids.  We all left with pride in our hearts over their accomplishment and gratitude that we all have strong enough bodies to do it.  We will definitely be doing this again for since the marathon has ended very little activity has occurred over here.  Like I said, the apple does not fall far from the tree.  If I don't have a goal the couch becomes to familiar with my behind!:)