8-year old Mack ran a 24:07 5K yesterday, taking three minutes off his previous best for that distance (3.1 miles).
He threw up after crossing the finishing line, so I guess we can conclude he gave it his all. It was good enough for second place in his age/gender.
Today, Sunday, both Mack and Aidan ran in the King George Fall Festival Mile.
Aidan took first for “Men 6 and under” with an 8:06 mile. He has improved his personal best by two minutes in less than two weeks! It was head-to-head for the finish line and Aidan pulled ahead to win by a second. It was his first “gold.”
Mack also took first, running his second best mile ever in 7:03.
Mom meanwhile was moving along too. She got a speeding ticket.
UPDATE: Jill says I’m not like other moms.
Hey, if you ain’t throwin’ up at the end, you ain’t tryin’.