While attending the GSCO 100th Anniversary, our family met April, a woman who runs Spartan Races. She taught us how to throw a spear and talked to us about staying strong. D and M were inspired to run a Spartan Kids Race and they had their day. My dad and I drove them to Breckenridge and were amazed at what these kids could do! They both competed in the 1/2 mile race they had signed up for ages 4-8. My dad figured out they could go again. The next race was a 1 mile one geared for ages 9-13. I was a bit worried about my 7-year-old trying it out, but he did it! Then the two of them did another 1/2 race. Then they both did the 1 mile together! D knew what to expect and excelled that time. I think my proudest moment was when M finished and commented that she had come in last. She hadn't! But I was very impressed she had kept doing her best when she thought no one was behind her. I think that takes more mental strength than thinking you are in the lead. My dad and I are more than willing to take them to their next Spartan Kids Race. What a happy memory. P.S. Hubby stayed home with K & N and the highlight of their day was to play volleyball together with the neighbors. (:
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