Tired, but well worth it

Last October Ryan ran his first 5K race. It was a great experience for him...A Goal, Training, Achievement. About a month ago a friend of mine told me about the Couch Potato to 5K running plan. I haven't run since my mid 20's except to keep up with kids. I looked it up and decided to start with the goal of someday (maybe next spring) of running a 5K. Two weeks ago I read in the paper that there was a 5K to support cancer awareness and research. I asked Ryan if he wanted to run (at my speed, not his).

So we got up early today and off we went. It was cool and misting but that didn't bother us. What amazed me most was a few comments Ryan made along the way. He told me he has a "cool mom" that he can do things with and at one point when I was getting tired he said "just think of how tough Andy is and you can keep going". He is right.

Andy, as I already told you...this one was for you! It wasn't the endurance runs you are used to participating in but it was my first run in 10+ years. You're positive attitude, strong faith and determination will get you through these tough months ahead. And Ryan and I will keep running (up hill to the finish line) or doing whatever it takes to raise money for research, support medical trials, make people aware and give you the support you need until a cure for cancer is found.

Our afternoon was busy with a trip to the nursery, planting a new tree and watching Ryan's soccer game in the pouring down rain. Ryan had 3 fantastic saves in goal and 3 shots on goal. His team won 4-0. Madelyn's team tied 2-2 this morning. Thanks Ms. Sue for coming and watching Madelyn's game while mom and Ryan were running!