Running; it's a thing we all do in the Brown family for fun that brings us together. We completed the 14th Annual Run The Quay last weekend - a fun time for friends and memories.
RTQ is a challenging 5k that is usually hot, humid, and definitely hilly. There is a 10k and 5k Challenge Race and each race on its own. The best part of the race is that it is a small-ish community event where you get to see some people you don't always run into and even make some new friends.
This year TJ challenged to beat me in the race. Each year he is getting faster and faster - but I was pretty sure I could beat him. He ran the first mile and a half either next to me or right behind me before I lost him. However, he posted an impressive time of 26+ minutes and a 8:30ish pace. He finished 5th in his age group without really trying. I can only imagine how well he would do it he practiced.
This year Grant ran his own race - with mom near by - and did okay. Of the two, TJ is the runner. However, everyone got a medal that they earned. Our medal wall is growing.
Next year we hope to include Samantha in the race. In the meantime we will find a good family run and do it as a way to stay together. There is an anticipation before the race as we all huddle together at the start. There is the chat of "Run, run. Get some!" when the gun goes off. There is the encouragement from each of us as one after another reaches the finish line. And after the race we all talk about our own personal highlights.
Running. Its a way to stay together.
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