Saturday, May 10, 2008

My First Time


Ever since I ran track in high school I've been terrified of races. My goal back then was to at least try to not come in last. Well this year I decided to run the Susan B Komen Race For the Cure 5k, and my sweet sister Joan volunteered to go with me. I got to the Gateway, where the race began, and felt a panic attack coming on.

We had our fannie packs ready to go (it was so funny we couldn't stop laughing, I felt like a granny.) We checked in, where I got my newest nightgown (I ordered a small T-shirt , but now I know that a 1/2 hour early is not early.)There were thousands of people there, and I get anxiety in big crowds, but sucked it up.

We weeded our way through the crowd to the starting area, and my blood was pumping, images of me trying not to come in last at the track meet flashed through my mind...

So the race began a little slowly b/c of the zillions of people running it, but I got going and it was a lot of fun. It was really cool to feed off of the other racers' energy and it was a gorgeous day for a run. I felt a little bad b/c I wanted to beat my personal best, so i kinda left Joan behind (sorry !) But at least she had fun too...

It was a great experience & I hope to do many more 5k's in the future, now that I've broken the ice. It doesn't hurt that I beat my personal best by one minute. YAY! Now I'm hooked. Poor Joanie, I have a feeling she'll be dragged to a lot more of these events...

Monday, May 5, 2008

Family Weekend!


Munching away : Shane & Dan Soph Soph & Daffy Doo!

Phil Phil & Bonnie's Baby-Chloe
Joanie & Abbie




Wow- It seems like I haven't been on here in forever! Not much is going on, I guess that's why I never write! But here's what we've been up to:
-I got a new calling at church- I'm the Young Women's Secretary, so far so good!
-Dan's still teaching the kiddies- They love him a lot more than they liked me!
-I'm having a hard time thinking of stuff b/c Dan's standing over my shoulder asking me questions!

Anyways... here are some pictures from the latest Bradford shindig. It was my neice's, Abbie, 8th b-day. It's always fun to get together with the Fam!