March 15, 2008

Shamrock Shuffle

Well, we did our first run! After Chalet found out she had MS and a big hole in her heart, which is a hole no more, she said that she was going to starting running. I told her that I would run her first race too. Of course she ran the 5 K and I did the 1 mile. Some one had to stay with the kids!!!! tee hee. I did run the 1 miler and I did finish but more important Chalet finished her first 5 K and under the thime that she wanted to. Sis, you are awesome and I will be there again for you.

So, here we are at the beginning to the race TEAM HAYCOCK!

Cody and the kids. Tanner thought that i t would be cool to ride the race.

Grandma Vicki starting out strong. Cracker was there to take all the pics. Thanks Cracker:)

I am even beating Cody at this point.


Chalet and her good friend, Teri and running partner getting warmed up.
-Notice the beautiful weather -



Conner at the start. He ran like the wind. So much for me staying with the kids
Taygan and her friend Taya. She had Taya she didn't need any watching.
Can you see the TEAM HAYCOCK green t-shirt and then notice where I am. I could not

believe how fast Conner was to the corner.

Conner coming across the finish time. He finished in 8 minutes and something.

The last 1/4 mile I was really talking to myself, remembering what
Mindy had said FINISH STRONG.

Here I am at the finish line and if you look reallly close you will see that both of

my feet are off the ground at THE SAME TIME.

I DID IT and under 14 minutes. Not to bad for an older lady:)

Do you see any kids? Where the heck are they?

Tanner was enjoying his ride until----

Cody made him get out and run the last little bit. Way to go Tanner! Conner coming across the finish line. Way to go Conner!

Max you are a super trooper! Taygan and Taya at the finish with smiles on their faces.
Taygan being the big sis.
Conner enjoying some of those post treats
Chalet and Teri rounding the corner.

Chalet needed a little encouragmenmt and I was there to encourage.

Chalet, you can do it keep running!



The girls about to finish. Keep it up. You can do it!!!
Almost there!
WE DID IT! HOORAY
I don't know what she is thinking but I can quess.
What in the heck did I just do?

Me and Tanner at the awards. I still have a smile on my face,
but will someone hlep me up when the time comes.

How can anyone finish last and still get a first place ribbon?

First place in the 50- 59 division!


Me and the gang.

Thanks kids for letting me run. It was an experience that I will never forget!

LOVE YA XOXOXOX

5 comments:

Chalet said...

You are awesome. Thanks for the t-shirt but more importantly, the support and encouragement. Lets just say that there is plenty of room for improvement...It can only go up from here!

Cody and Mindy said...

Grandma Vicki you rock. You are seriously the coolest grandma ever. Thanks for making this run so special and for the fun, fun shirts. It was a cool day and you did awesome...See ya next year at the Shamrock Shuffle?

Keslers said...

Great job on your first run, you did awesome. I also wanted to thank you for helping with Dylan while I ran. It helped me so much. You guys are always to willing to help our family out whenever we need it. Thanks again !!

Joel's Family said...

Hey there, NOT TO BAD for a 21 year old. It looks to me like you finished strong just like a real champ. GREAT JOB.....

The Anderson's said...

Wow!!! This brought tears to my eyes. What an amazing family you have. Way to go HAYCOCK Team!!!! Chalet keep your chin up you are doing great!!!!! :)Love, Nicole