A couple of months ago, Daniel told me that he wanted to compete in a 5k race. I thought he was joking, because he comes up with ideas all the time and they fade within a week. He was determined to prove me wrong. Boy, did he.
The morning of Saturday, September 24th was a chilly one especially waking up at the buttcrack of dawn. He got ready with great excitement while I tried to put on eyeliner half awake. I am sad to say that this race was the first time I had made it into Oak Mountain State Park (that I can remember). It was a beautiful setting for Daniel's first race. So many people are awake and dressed before 8AM on Saturdays as the park was pretty packed. Shocking to me that people get up so early on the weekends.
People from all walks of life, young and old, black and white, male and female, assembled for this great race. Proudly my husband stood as one of them. He might not have finished first, but he sure didn't finish last. He finished in the middle and I am so proud. He was able to follow through with one of his goals. He is currently working on his next upcoming 5k in December. I have started the running process as well, but I have no plans of competing.
Enjoy the moments captured that morning....
Daniel's serious race face
I was so proud of him!
Jane came out to support as well! Thanks, Jane!
Daniel and his best friend, Scott.
Both did amazing in the race.
All of the runners and walkers for The Great Prostate Cancer Challenge
Starting the race...
finishing strong at 32:56 minutes
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great post!
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