Monday, June 14, 2010

Hollis Fast 5K

The day after I got back from Utah, Taber ran the Hollis Fast 5K. I REALLY wanted to run it with him but the girls had been with babysitters for the last 3 days and I hated the thought of getting yet another babysitter when I hadn't seen them in so long. Instead I sat this one out and happily fulfilled my roll as cheerleader which was still a lot of fun. It was a rainy evening for a race (a pattern we seem to be hitting lately!) But that didn't stop us from putting on our rain gear and heading out to cheer on Daddy.

We arrived at the finish line shortly after the runners took off. The great thing about 5K's is that you don't have to wait long to see your runner. Especially because Taber was hauling booty! It seems like we had barely gotten settled in our spectating spot when Taber rounded the corner heading for the finish. The girls screamed, "GO DADDY!! " and I was able to snap this pic of him charging towards the end.

Taber's speedy skills earned him a new PR. He finished in 21:55 minutes which is a 7:04 minute per mile pace. WAY TO GO TABER!!!

After he finished we found him holding a gatorade cup and Teya said, "Is that all you won? a cup?!" It was pretty funny.

We took the time to take a few more shots as more finishers crossed the line. It was a great turn out for a rainy day, 684 finishers in all.

We're very proud of Taber for running an awesome race.
And now I guess I have a new time to chase after.
Nothing like a little healthy competition to keep me motivated ; )

8 comments:

Cameron and Wendy said...

Wow! Impressive time! Teya's comment about the cup is too funny. What a silly girl! :)

Jodi said...

Way to go Taber! That is one impressive time- congrats!

Joseph Draschil said...

Geez. That's some speed. Congratulations.

Naomi Hanks said...

Hooray for Taber!!! Can't wait to eat your dust in September!

Jolley's said...

Smokin' fast...seriously! Great job Taber!

Joanne said...

So impressive! I love your girls in their rain-gear. Taber's lucky to have such supportive girls. Love the comment about the cup!

Dayton and Candice said...

Go Taber!! Awesome is all I can say...you guys are so motivating!!! And I love that Teya made what could be like the funniest observation, kids...they say the cutest things:) And huge congrats to your sister Liz, I met her when they were looking for wedding rings last year, they were a cute sweet pair!

Kevin Hanks said...

Way to go speedy Gonzalez! That's a haulin' fast time! Good job.