Summer Days: Sibling Run

Since last October when I took that first breath depleting 1/2 mile jog through my neighborhood I have changed some things around. I began running on a consistent basis, got myself involved in all sorts of 5k races, and even got my sister involved in some of those races.

It was so much fun to sign up for the Dub-C 4 Miler and train together to get Megan in shape for the run. She learned from her first 5k that you have to allow your body to adjust to the asphalt or you will be paying for it later. She rain a 5k with me back in the spring and ended up with a stress fracture in her foot :(

We ran together for a few weeks leading up to the race starting with a simple 1 mile jog and working our way up to the full 4 miles. She did an excellent job and I was very proud of her for completing the entire things, even when she was toasted part way through and overheard some runners talking about the "b*%^h" of a hill at the end of the race.

Here are some pics from that day:

Getting "mental"ly ready for the race.

The route through Downtown West Chester.

Logan searching for the best view of the start.

All ready and set for the start.

The front of the pack :-)

The back of the pack :-)

Trying to keep it enjoyable on the hills.

Glad that Megan was having a good time!

Karl and I pushing each other at the end.

Finishing strong.

Did all four miles and never stopped of complained once!