Today was the big day--the 5K Walk/Run race. We set the alarm for 6:00 a..m. so we would be sure to get up on time. The kid's race was set to start at 7:45 a.m. with the 5K starting at 8:00 a.m. John and I ate breakfast and left home around 7:00 a.m. The weather was overcast with heavy clouds and fog. By the time we got to the school, the fog was beginning to lift. Since we registered in advance, we just had to walk in the school and get the numbers to pin on our shirts.


When we got back outside, the rest of our family had arrived and were getting set to go. Hanna, Rachel, and Jenni ran in the kids race. I think their distance was about a quarter mile. Hanna came in second and Jenni, fourth. Not sure where Rachel placed, but all three did a super job. Try running that distance without stopping. Rachel is left in the green shirt, Hanna is in the bright blue shirt, and Jenni is next to her in the red.



After the kids were done their race, it was time for the walk/run. John, Sam, John and I did that race. John and I walked while Sam and Uncle John ran. Everyone did a great job, including me. My goal was to complete the walk in under an hour. I did it in 51 minutes and 41 seconds. John and I also won an award as the oldest walkers in the race. Sometimes it pays to be older. Here is a photo of all the prize winners.


It was a lot of fun doing this race; especially with the grandkids. As I was coming to the end of the race, they were all lined up cheering me on. It was great! Here is our running/walking family: Sam, John, Carol, Hanna, Rachel, John, and Jenni.


After the road race, we all went to the annual Breakfast on the Farm. This is a complimentary breakfast of pancakes, sausage, ice cream and strawberries, made possible by the many local sponsors and organizations. Each year it is held at a different farm--usually a "century farm". Today's breakfast was held on a farm down the road from Matt and John. Just about everyone in the county attends. It was especially well attended this year at this weekend Clearbrook is celebrating its centennial and all school reunion. Following our meal, we spent some time visiting with folks we hadn't seen in a while.

It was a rather lazy day again--the humidity was very high and the clouds continued to linger with a threat of rain. We spent the evening watching the Transformers movie. Tomorrow will be another busy day with church and reunion parade in Clearbrook.