5k for Grace

Grace really loves to run. Not only does she play soccer, but she has also been training every week with a good friend from school. For several weeks now she goes out around the neighborhood with her friend and her friend's mom on a nice 2-3 mile loop. Thank goodness for her mom! I have never really been a fan of running.

Race day finally arrived. Grace woke up extra early, ate some toast, and got herself all prepped for the 5k. It was held in the town of Vienna just down the road. Participants could choose to do a fun run mile or a 5k. All of the proceeds go towards our elementary school.  She was only one of seven other kids in her age group doing the longer race.

Chris was able to go cheer her on and watch her cross the finish. I'm so proud of her and all of her hard work. There were some pretty tough hills to climb, but she hung in there. She made it to the finish in good spirits. Then she got some face paint and we all went to Zinga frozen yogurt to celebrate!