RUN

Saturday was a big day at our house. We celebrated our Lilly but, it was also the running day of the year, Pat's Run.  This is the race we talk about all year and really care about how well we do. I say we b/c it is Kevin, Pablo and my nieces.  It was my goal this year to beat my time form last and I did by 4 minutes.  

 I have to thank this girl my running mate, and college comrade, Mandy.  

This girl pushed me at a 9 minute mile for the first 2 miles. Then I pooped out and just couldn't hang anymore. I blame my short legs. Mandy is 8 inches taller then me and I'm sure it's all in her legs. I'm on my tip toes in this picture so she doesn't have to hunch over.   The plan was to run together. Mandy even laughed how serious we were taking the race.  She said "it was just for fun". As soon as we hit the starting line the adrenaline kicked in and we started a faster pace then we usually run she felt good and couldn't help herself she had to go. I'm so glad she did because I was right behind her a had her in my sight but lost her in the 3rd.  It was a happy ending both of us happy with our times.
Kevin was so ready for this race he had been running and working out at the gym and lost a few pounds. He went on a trial run on Monday night and felt strong and ready.  Come race day his legs felt heavy and his body felt tired.  He ran well the first mile and then his legs gave out on him and just couldn't keep up his pace.  He was disappointed but looking on the bright side he still beat his best time.
There it is a recap of Pat's Run 2013, something that we look forward to every year.