Reindeer run

We spent Saturday morning running around Lakewood for our 3rd Reindeer run.  Corrie was sick this year, but Jon was nice enough to fill in and be a walker with mom.  

Ben has been wanting to run a race (he just wants a medal).  He was willing to settle for a t shirt instead.  We figured this would be a good race for him.  This is considered a fun run by about 90% of the runners.  We took him out running several times.  He was up to 2 miles walking and running and knew the race would be a little longer, but he said he was ready for the challenge....He was wrong!  Ben and I were running with a friend and his kids.  Jon, Gram and the rest of the kids were walking.  We weren't even half mile in when Ben pooped out.  I was practically dragging him.  He wanted to walk (slowly), he was holding his side and complaining.  I knew this wouldn't work so I called Gram and sent Ben to be a walker with them.

I lost part of the group and ended up finishing the race with an 11 year old.  He wanted to do some walking so we were a bit slower than I expected, but I had a lot of fun seeing what I have to look forward to with Ben.  He and Tyler are a lot alike.  He did manage to sprint over the finish line:

That wore him out though:

Gram got antlers for her and the boys.  Ellie wanted a turn with them:

Everyone crossed the finish line and had a good time.  Only 360 days until next years run!