Thursday, April 16, 2009

Check....1 goal accomplished

At the first of the year my sisters and I set a goal to run a 5k together. We picked a race and started working towards our goal. I think I have heard all of my sisters, at one time or another, say "I am not a runner". I wanted to prove them wrong because I knew if I could do it then they could too. So, we chose "The run for Kids" as our race. We set up a blog so we could keep in touch with each other and push each other from our own neck of the woods. I was hoping that the actual race would be a great memory but I loved the journey just as much. I loved each blog and the set of comments that followed.

We decided to make matching shirts to wear during the race and although they looked homemade, I loved them and thought they were way cute. On the front it had the number of sister we were so my # was 3 and then the back said.

New running shoes. . . . $70.00
Custom T-Shirt. . . .$10.00
Running with your sisters. . . . Priceless

The before the race picture
Our goal was to just run a race together, not WIN a race together. We did have a goal time in mind when we started the race and that was to finish in 30 min. Not all of us wanted to agree on that goal time but it turned out to be a happy medium.
Imagine our surprise when some of us actually placed in our individual divisions.
Misti and Kandice were in the same division, Trudi and Cheri were in the same division and I was in my own division.
Cheri (3rd place) Trudi (2nd place), Kandice (3rd place)
Kandice was a little excited about her medal
Here are the winner sisters
And Misti and I were the loser sisters.
At least we had each other!

Post race photo.
We finished in 30 min 5 seconds.
The best part was that we all thought it was fun and I think a few of them may want to do another one. I may have gained a few of my favorite running partners.
PRICELESS!!
















8 comments:

The Andra Family said...

That is such a cute idea. I too LOVE my sisters and have such a good time with them. There is also 5 of us.

Wubie said...

How fun to run a marathon together...Not only are you getting and keeping in shape it's memories that will last forever. That's so cool..I'm sure your parents are way proud of you guys!Way to GO...whoot whoot

Cluffers said...

I do agree that it was fun and I want to do another one but I need to be in better shape I have decided! I am proud of the medal YES!

Gatlin Gang said...

I love your shirts!

The Calico Crew said...

When I tried to blog about this my computer totally froze when i went to post some pics. I guess I'll just refer those who want to know about the race to your blog :)--or I could wait for our other computer to get fixed so I'm back in the loop!

*crazy 'bout volleyball* said...

I loved running along the side of all my sisters. I am looking forward to running again with you. I think we will never forget this journey together. Thanks for such a dumb new years resolution. It was PRICELESS!

The Gubler Fam said...

Looks like FUN! I hope you can come tomorrow! Last week was so fun!

Talli said...

that is awesome~good for you all!