Last night, the boys and I ran in the Ottertail Lake Chase 8k. Throughout junior high, high school, and even a few college and post-college days - I've participated in the Ottertail Lake Chase. The 5 mile run used to seem so LONG for me. I was so excited to have the boys participate in the race with me last night - it was their first "long" distance race - they've done a few 5k's but never an 8k. Graham finished in 47 minutes and Jayden wasn't too far behind him. (Jayden forget to start is watch at the beginning of the race). After I finished, I jogged back on the course to find the boys. I ran into Graham first and gave him a high five - he was almost done. I ran back another 1.5 miles to find Jayden. He was doing great! I offered him some water and gave him some encouragement as he ran through to the finish! Being able to finish with him was so special!
The start!
Graham, number 29, on the left and Jayden, number 30, a little bit behind him. I love the smile on Graham's face as he starts the race :)
Graham rounding the corner to the finish!
Jillian helped me accept my awards - I finished 2nd for women and 10th place overall. My time was 34:27 --- a 6:52 average pace. I was in the lead for about the first 3.5 miles, but earlier in the day I had biked 50 miles and did an 8 mile tempo run right after the bike and I was starting to feel it in my legs --- Already keeping a 6:45ish pace when the a girl from NY passed me, I just tried to keep up with her. At the finish line, I found out she ran Boston this spring and finished it in an impressive time of 3:28!
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