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Smile Mile

March 14, 2012 by Michelle 19 Comments

The cutest thing ever happened on Saturday… B ran in his first race.

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This face cracks me up. I have no idea what he’s doing.

Every year our local running store hold the “Smile Mile” race for kids ages 5-11. Money is donated to schools with the most participants (B’s school got a $500 check this year!). Ages 6-11 run a mile (it’s split by age group) and the 5 year olds (like B) run a half mile.

When we first got there the 6-year old boys were taking off (the winner ran a 7:09 mile! wow!), so we had to wait around a little bit. B was nervous and hesitant, but excited and determined. He found a few kids he knew (including our neighbor), lined up, and he was off!

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L cheered him on.

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About 5:30 minutes later he came running up to the finish line.

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Brace

(grabbed this one off the Track Shack FB page! Thanks Track Shack :))

I’m thinking he runs just like me — he’s not a speed racer (it’s just not in our genes!), but he could go the distance. He was barely breaking a sweat!

And just like me… one race and he’s hooked. It’s gotta be the bling!

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He can’t wait for his next race.

So proud of my little guy!!

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Comments

  1. Angie says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:04 am

    awww that is too cute! He’s a mini you!! 🙂

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  2. Lee says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:21 am

    So cute!

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  3. Melissa says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Cutest.thing.ever. I love that face in the first pic–he’s like a caricature of himself! And the super emotional runner in me totally teared up at the determination on his face at the finish. He’s his mama’s boy for sure!!

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    • Michelle says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      YES — he is a caricature!! I was tearing up as he finished too — especially because he was so excited about the run and not all “I hated that.”

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  4. Jessica @ Sushi and Sit-Ups says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:04 am

    I can see why you’re such a proud momma! Go B!!

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  5. Heather @ Sunshine And Some Tea says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:20 am

    So, so, so incredibly cute!!! You should definitely be a proud mum. 🙂

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  6. Theresa @ActiveEggplant says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:46 am

    So stinking cute! Most of the kids races around here are super short…like 400 yards. Seems like the Smile Mile is more like an actual run/race and not just a mad dash for the finish line.

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    • Michelle says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Yeah – most of the kids once are short here too. This one is the only one that has a real course (and that we pay for), and comes with a t-shirt and a medal! I’m so impressed how they pull it off!

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  7. Katy Widrick says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:52 am

    I *love* how determined he looks — he already has the finish line drive! And how is it that he has a better race picture than I do?

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    • Michelle says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Yes — so focused!! And I’m pretty sure he has a better racing picture than me too. I think the secret is to not notice!

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  8. AmyC says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:36 am

    That is the cutest runner! It will be so cool when the two of you can run a race together!

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    • Michelle says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      I can’t wait!! I told him I would start running around the neighborhood with him and he was really excited 🙂

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  9. becelisa says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    so cute! i love seeing things like this. too many kids would rather be sitting on their butts playing video games eating a bag of chips. keep up the good influence mom!

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    • Michelle says

      March 14, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      I HATE seeing that too!! I think as a working mom it can be a hard choice — but there is no way in hell my kids aren’t getting involved in physical activity!! I’m sure you can relate 🙂

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  10. Melissa says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    That is awesome and so cute! It’s good to get them started early. I want to get my son in a race, just not sure what he is ready for. He is 6, but I think a 1/2 mile might be better for him still.

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  11. Annie says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:23 am

    Jack wanted to do this race really badly, but his time slot was smack dab in the middle of his soccer game. Love the smile on Bs face! 🙂 He is definitely your child. 🙂

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  12. Cely @ Running off the Reese's says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:51 pm

    B’s faces always make me choke with laughter. I love it. What a little goon. L is obviously beautiful, but she always looks so sweet (<-probably a scam on her part) and pretty.

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    • Michelle says

      March 16, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Yes, B is a big time goober goon. He reminds me so much of ME it’s scary! Livie is going to be a mean girl. She looks sooo sweet, but man can she beat the crap out of her brother!

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  13. Diana @ VeggieNextDoor says

    March 22, 2012 at 11:54 pm

    SO INCREDIBLE!!! I especially love the finish line photos. What a special moment to have with your family!

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