The cutest thing ever happened on Saturday… B ran in his first race.
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!
L cheered him on.
About 5:30 minutes later he came running up to the finish line.
(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!
He can’t wait for his next race.
So proud of my little guy!!
awww that is too cute! He’s a mini you!!
So cute!
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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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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.”
I can see why you’re such a proud momma! Go B!!
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So, so, so incredibly cute!!! You should definitely be a proud mum.
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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.
Theresa @ActiveEggplant recently posted..Sarasota Half Marathon 2012 Recap
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!
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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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!
That is the cutest runner! It will be so cool when the two of you can run a race together!
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I can’t wait!! I told him I would start running around the neighborhood with him and he was really excited
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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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
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.
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. 
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.
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!
SO INCREDIBLE!!! I especially love the finish line photos. What a special moment to have with your family!