Last year the kids entered their first 5k run. It was the Donut Dash at the PNE. A lot of the local runs include a 5k option now which is the perfect distance for kids because even if they walk it they can still finish it in a reasonable amount of time. It starts at the same times the 10k, 15k and Half Marathon so even if you take your time it doesn't feel like you are last since the longer race racers will still be behind you. It's only January so there wasn't a lot of training to be had but Callie and Carter were still very excited about the race.
Leading up to the race Carter always seems a bit more excited that Callie. This is definitely one of the key personality differences between the two. Callie does a lot of worrying before new things while Carter goes with the flow. Come race time however the roles were definitely switched. The race started out great with both kids running but after about 200m, the rain and cold caught up with Carter and he was not impressed. Callie on the other hand wanted to run ahead but had to wait for Kerry and Carter. Near the end Kerry let her sprint ahead and she looked like a natural.
Despite the cold and wet conditions everyone finished and running memory appears to be short. Carter seemed to have a miserable time but he's already looking forward to the Hot Chocolate run in March. We'll try to do a bit better job training him with some runs around the park this time.
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