Take 5

  This weekend was much, much better weather wise than the weekend before.  We spent Saturday morning at a race I did.  I have done this race several times in the past.  Its held in the Garden of the Gods so it literally could not be more beautiful.  Luckily it is so scenic, because it is one hard race.  The first mile is almost completely up a very long and steep hill.  The course is all up and down.  It totally does a number on your legs.  I ran this year with my Chick Fil A team.  It's kind of neat being part of a racing team.   They paid for me to run it, so I figured I should do it.
    In past years, I have had  a lot of success on this course.  But, this year I did not.  I don't know exactly what happened but my time was awful.  I'm training hard, but I'm finding with three kids someone is always sick and it's caused me to miss some runs.  Maybe I'm not trying as hard?  Maybe I'm just not destined to be fast anymore?  I'm switching up my training in hopes of some better times for my next few races.  I'm trying not to get discouraged, but it's hard not to.  Despite my miserable time, I still had fun and it was a great little workout.  It was also nice to run in such an awesome place without fear of being hit by a car.   I also loved getting to run with my team again.
   Joey and the kids came to cheer me on and I always love seeing their sweet faces as I'm running by.  I'm so blessed to have such a supportive family.

The start of the race.  It's a pretty big race.  

My brother running by.  

My cheering crowd

The finish line is downhill and this is me coming down towards the finish.  

Ashlyn got to pet a chinchilla

Gracie and Auntie walking

My biggest fans

Sisters

Our tulips have bloomed and they are just beautiful this year.  I always wish they would stick around all summer long.