The Mayor's Race

Once Upon a Mid-May Morning our small little family went to San Bernardino to participate in the Mayor's Race Festivities. I was to run the 5K and Luca was to run the Kids Race (about 800 meters). We were expecting warm sunny skies, but instead were blessed with cold and drizzly weather. Here are the pics to tell the tale.

Good think Mom was getting ready for her race, because now Luca had an extra set of clothes to keep him warm while he waited for his own race.

Acacia & Axton patiently waiting for the 5K to start. These little tykes have been very good about being supportive to their mama, who is not a runner, but is trying to get better.

My supportive Clan!

5K (3.1 miles)

Look, there's Lisa and myself when the race first started. We met at Jazzercise and both had babies last year. We were due on the same day, but her baby is 6 weeks older than mine. She was 3 weeks early and I was 3 weeks late.

And just over 27 minutes later. . .
here I am just about ready to cross the finish line.


6-8 Years Old 800 Meters

Here comes Xander. He ran his little heart out. He ran so fast he tired out at the end, but he was among the first finishers. This is Luca's buddy that he's known since preschool. They go to the same Charter School and they were in the Running Club together. Xander was the fastest and Luca was always on his tail. Even though they are competitive, they know how to have a good time at it.

GO LUCA GO!!!

Luca did a great job. He ran super fast the entire time. Tony and I were both really impressed with the way he paced himself. He started fast and finished really strong. He was among the first few finishers too. We were very proud of our little boy this day. He did AWESOME!!!

Luca & Xander and their medals.
GREAT JOB BOYS!!