Track Meet and 5K

We had a busy few days for the boys. Friday night they went to the Surprise Hershey's Track meet. Andrew got 2nd place in the softball throw and 50m run. Ethan got 3rd in the 800m and softball throw and 1st in the standing long jump with a whopping 7' 3" jump! For as small as he is, he can really jump! Both boys qualified for the Hershey's track State meet next month. They are so excited that they did so well! The only problem is the Pinewood derby is on the same night. So, we will have to be making some tough choices in the next few weeks...

Ethan and Andrew with their ribbons. Andrew stressed over this meet for weeks, I am so glad he did well!

Andrew running the 50m.

Ethan and the softball throw.

Andrew doing the long jump.

Ethan with his 5K medal. So proud of him!!

Me and Ethan at the end. We made it!!!

 Saturday morning Ethan got up at 5:00 to run a 5K with his old, fat mom. Neither of us are morning people, so waking up that early was an accomplishment in itself! A storm had moved in overnight and it was freezing and windy. But, we braved the weather and ran our 5K. Ethan did amazing! He ran it in only 24:31. Outstanding time for someone who never even trained for it! He got a medal and everything. I was so proud of him! Me on the other hand...Well, my goal was to run the whole way and finish without dying. Which, I might say I accomplished! I was slower than dirt, but hey that's okay. I needed a goal to help lose weight and I hate running, but if I had something to train for, I figured I might just stick with it. I did get passed the last half mile by a speedwalking grandpa with a cast on his leg! The whole way I could hear the "clop, clop" of his cast/boot. I really didn't want to get passed by him, but I was just too tired! Such a funny story :) We had a great time and will do another one soon! Maybe next time I can beat any crippled old grandpas I see :)