Headingley Fire Department Run/Walk for Wishes

Today was the big race day. After my previous attempt to run a 5K fell through I was very excited for this one, and even better that my Mom (Grandma Cutts) was walking/running it too. It was nice that the race was in Headingley so it was familiar territory. The weekend called for rain and more rain, but we had none for our race, and the sun even came out at the end. It was a little cool, but nice weather for a run.

Here we are just after registration.

Stretching and getting ready.

And they're off! This was a qualifying race for Provincials or something like that, so there were serious runners. These are the guys lined up at the front. The fastest guy finished in 15 minutes!

Can you spot Grandma? I am right behind the guy in the black shirt (who Grandma made friends with during the race). If you look really close you can see a little bit of my face.

Macy waiting patiently with Grandpa while we are running.

Coming up on the finish line.

I'm making a final dash for it and pass all those people in front of me to finish behind that boy who is just crossing the finish line.

The girl on the very left-bottom of this picture was my marker all through the race, she was always a little ahead of me, but I pushed past her right at the end.

I did it! My goal was 33 minutes and I did it in 32:44 so I felt pretty good about my race.

Lining up to cheer Grandma on.

Go Grandma!!!

Done and ready to go home.

Woo Hoo!

This was my first ever race and it won't be the last. It really gave my regular exercise and running a purpose and made it more enjoyable and rewarding. I don't know of any races in Fort McMurray over the summer, but I am keeping my eyes open and hope to do another one soon. I think I can cut down on my time too. Either way, it has been fun!