.Payton's First Race.

Matchmaker 5K

February 13, 2010

This was a very last minute decision on mine and Payton's parts. Doug had been planning to run for several weeks but I was just going to stay home because of the kids and not being able to run for a while. But Doug is pretty persuasive and really wanted me there...and had already convinced Payton to go.

One thing...PAYTON DOESN'T RUN!!

He did pretty good the first mile and then it went down hill from there. He was so tired and his legs hurt. Doug and I just stayed with him and talked him through it. Telling him that he could do it and that he wasn't giving up. It was torture...for all of us.

When we FINALLY saw the finish line Payton kicked it into high gear and finished strong. We finished DEAD LAST! Wait...I guess I finished dead last. Payton and Doug crossed before I did!!

We were proud of him!!

The Dahlin's and Steve Johnston were also there. They all did great and were there to cheer us on at the finish line, and take pictures. Thanks!!!
It was a good-ish experience. But I don't think Payton will be running any 5K's for awhile!