The kids and I participated in the YMCA's Reindeer Run 5k and 1 mile fun run this year. The proceeds from this race benefit a summer camp for youth in our area. Olivia and Owen were thrilled to learn that Ava and Claire were participating in the race with them. Prior to the race some of the Y fitness instructors led the kids in a group stretching exercise. Once everyone was good and loose, the race began. The fun run consisted of four laps around a track. Since there was no running on the road, the kids were allowed to complete the race without an adult running beside them. I stood with Quincy, Mama, and Daddy at the start/finish line and cheered for each kid as they completed a lap. Ava came in pretty quickly- followed by Claire. Olivia was a little behind Claire, and Owen brought up the rear. The kids each received a ribbon at the finish line. The 5k followed the fun run. Quincy and I both participated, and we both placed in our age groups. My time was 25.08, which was better than I thought I'd do seeing as how humid the weather was. The best news of all (for me) was that I won a door prize- a $25 gas card!
The kids and I participated in the YMCA's Reindeer Run 5k and 1 mile fun run this year. The proceeds from this race benefit a summer camp for youth in our area. Olivia and Owen were thrilled to learn that Ava and Claire were participating in the race with them. Prior to the race some of the Y fitness instructors led the kids in a group stretching exercise. Once everyone was good and loose, the race began. The fun run consisted of four laps around a track. Since there was no running on the road, the kids were allowed to complete the race without an adult running beside them. I stood with Quincy, Mama, and Daddy at the start/finish line and cheered for each kid as they completed a lap. Ava came in pretty quickly- followed by Claire. Olivia was a little behind Claire, and Owen brought up the rear. The kids each received a ribbon at the finish line. The 5k followed the fun run. Quincy and I both participated, and we both placed in our age groups. My time was 25.08, which was better than I thought I'd do seeing as how humid the weather was. The best news of all (for me) was that I won a door prize- a $25 gas card! 
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