Kick-off to 2009 Track Season

So the official 2009 Track season has started. We signed up for a 5K race this past weekend and had an unbelievably beautiful day. I think it was up to 70 degrees already by noon. This year proved that we are somewhat veterans to the race circuit. We packed significantly lighter for this race than any in the past. Ditching the warm-ups as soon as we left the car, only bringing the wipes and a single diaper for emergency, one juice cup, one snack cup, and we were set.

We are still working on our bathroom mojo before the race. We inevitably need to wait way too long for a port-a-potty... Mandy had both Eric and Willa with her whom needed to use the facilities... they made it... but I witnessed first hand how much more difficult this summer will be once Josh is potty trained. That is okay... we'll manage.

The race went well. The boys pushed the kids this time for the entire race. We all ran at the pace that was good for us. It wasn't too packed and the course was very flat... making it fast and a nice way to start the track season. :)

Bobby and Jim have officially called it the 2009 Track Season. They think it is funny that Mandy and I have already picked out which races we are going to sign-up for the remainder of the summer. Our goal is to do one half marathon... so now it is time to pick the race... Can't wait!

The kids of course had a great time during and after the race with all the snacks and food. They love getting all the fresh fruit after the race and I am convinced they think it is just for them! Eric is able to run in the kids races... Willa and Josh will have to wait one more year.