Tuesday, October 2, 2012

FRA - Fun Run

Since FRA's announcement they would be expanding to add a high school last year, we have participated in a number of fund raisers to support this initiative.  This one, however, was the most fun. 

As part of the Hawaii 5-K for adults, they held a half mile Fun Run for the kids 10 and under.  In a last minute decision, I signed J up for it. 

I cannot tell you enough how thrilled I am with my decision to sign him up.  He had a blast.  He did wonderful.  In relation to kids his age, he came in way ahead of them.  Mostly because I chose not to run with him, so he paced himself with a teacher who runs regularly.  She allowed J to set the pace, much slower than the 2nd graders, but much faster than those in his class.

I am so proud of him.  When he got done, it was all I could do not to shed tears, to which confused him to no end.  Love him! 

#MotivationforMommytocontinuetogetintoshape#

He was smiles and happy to pose for pictures prior to the run, but afterwards, man his smile out shined the sun.
I love finding activities he enjoys and can succeed at in his own time.  It is such a self confidence builder - and to see that confidence explode all over his face was such an honor.
The funny part - I took this while he was still trying to catch his breath...  Love it!
#Mommycouldnotbeprouder#

1 comment:

  1. I love this. I'm actually volunteering for a group called "Girls on the Run" that is all about getting young girls out running and feeling that same sense of accomplishment after taking a 5k on at their own pace. It's never about being the first or the best, but about showing them that they can do whatever they sent their minds too. Love seeing that J gets to learn that lesson too!

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