The Insane Inflatable 5K was in town this weekend so Jacob (6), Jamie and I participated in the event with one of Jacob's friends and Mom. As we are driving up to the race a nice sized rain storm rolled through making everything slippery and very wet. The start of the race is done in 15 minute waves so the starting obstical was covered in mud and slick as can be after you just been standing in mud up over your shoes. Jacob did not enjoy the first obstical and mud but from there her was a trooper and kept a pretty good runnning pace for half of the event. They said it was a 5K but it definitely felt longer than that to me. Did not wear a watch but it took us about 70-80 minutes to complete and we had to wait at 2 obstacles to get through the course. I would have to say I was very proud of my little guy for trying hard and having fun. He showed a lot of stamina and determination and probably could have ran more if we didn't have his friend that needed to walk a little more than I expected. Overall he had a great time and said right after it he would do another race!! Future runner in the making!
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