Race for the Cure

Oh my have things been busy around here...so much going on to end the school year.  My family has had something every weekend from the beginning of March till now.  This is the first weekend that we haven't rushed off somewhere.  We are so looking forward to a relaxing summer.  Only one more week of school left!

Despite all the things going on, I have still been working toward training and raising money for the 3-Day.  On Saturday, May 7, I participated in the Komen Race for the Cure in Atlanta.  It was a 5k.  It was amazing to be in the presence of 17,000 people all running/jogging/walking to find a cure for breast cancer.  One thing this race taught me was that I need to find a place to train with more hills, running in downtown Atlanta was tough.  I have also been concentrating on my walking, instead of running, probably another reason for the struggle.

Though I struggled, it was really beautiful running through downtown with all the large building as the scenery.  I thought that I was going to have to run by myself, but at the last minute my parents came through, as always.  They drove up late the night before to care for my children so that my husband could run with me and then drove back home after the race.  We had a great time running and of course my kids loved being with their Grandparents. 

Wow, there are a lot of people behind me in the photo.  Here's another photo and yes, you read right...17,000 people.  It was so crowded at the starting line, I believe we had to walk the first 5 minutes, till the crowd thinned out a little.  In the photo above, I have my back to the starting line.  The photo below shows the people who were in line behind us.

Here's a photo that Scott took of us...the guy in between us makes me laugh!

I am so thankful that my husband and children have been so supportive of my 3-Day journey.  They have tagged along to many things, some to praticipate and others just to sit, wait, and watch.  Their encouragement and support keep me going!

As the race came to a close, there were people separating the participants as they were approaching the finish line.  Survivors to the right and everyone else to the left.  When crossing the finish line, I really just wanted to stop and watch the survior lane.  What an honor to witness those who have fought breast cancer and won - cross the finish line too.  As each survior crossed their name was called out and they were welcomed and celebrated by many watching at the finish line.

I was honored to Race for the Cure and in awe of those surviors who ran/walked/jogged as well.

All in all, this journey is in Celebration of my Mother and helping to find a cure for future generations.

I love you, Mom!  Happy Mother's Day!