The Great Race

This is a little late but I feel I need to document this monumental event. Our stake had a fun run a few weeks ago. It was a 5k in which you could enter as a single, couple, or a family of 3,4,5,6. We entered with all six of us.

When we got there I noticed all the kids had scooters or bikes, our kids didn't. Part of me wished I would have known so we would have brought them, the other part said you'll be better for it.

Anyone that knows me knows I like to win. Not sure if like to win or just hate to lose, but either way the result is the same. The rest of the family somewhat shares my feelings, except Kailey. Kelsey is the most competitive, Porter is close, and Natalie wants to please.

For the first k we were in second fairly securely. Things were going okay. The second and third k's were about the same. Then the fourth hit. Janalynn's ankle slowed her down. We were all out of shape so all of us were running low. Porter and Natalie were the only young kids not on a bike or scooter and they just kept going. Eventually we were passed and in third place.

But at this point we refused to drop back further. Kailey had gone water skiing the day before and was in visible pain, but didn't say much about it. Janalynn's ankle was really hurting her. Kelsey was just out of shape, but had enough grit not to make it an issue. And Natalie and Porter kept going despite being at an obvious disadvantage.

An interesting thing occurred when Janalynn noted to Porter that all the other kids were on bikes and maybe he needed me to carry him. All of a sudden the race became too much and he felt like he needed a ride. I carried him for a small moment but then told him he had gone this far, and the race was almost over and that he was going to finish on his own two feet.

We all crossed the line together taking third. I was quite pleased with the result and our overall effort. Janalynn was ecstatic. The kids were glad it was over but I think each gained self achievement. It was cool moment. One in which I was proud of everyone.