CharleneMomof2: Race for Faith - my first 5K run/walk

I have always wanted to do a 5K run/walk and started searching in the area for one to do. I found one down in West Palm Beach and thought it was the perfect one to start off with. It was called Race for Faith.

RACE FOR FAITH PURPOSE:
The Primary Purpose of the Race for Faith is to glorify God by making a difference in South Florida through a 5K Run and Walk. Our Mission is to encourage physical fitness while giving back to the community. All profits from the Race for Faith will benefit First Priority, a non-profit organization that equips and empowers students to share their faith in Jesus Christ on the public school campus. Join the team, by putting feet to your faith, making an impact in the lives of teenagers, and giving back to the community.

I asked Brenda if she would join me and she said sure and I signed us up. This morning, on a Saturday, I was out of bed by 5:30 am and picked Brenda up by 6 am and we headed to the race. Registration, where you get a free t-shirt, an ankle strap that tracks your time and route, etc, your race number to wear and other goodies, began at 6:30. It was chilly and the wind really bit you at times, but overall it was a beautiful morning and a perfect place to have a race. We actually fet we were spoiled, because it was such a beautiful park, you walk/ran near water and you were able to do it amongst other people who believe. Here are a few pictures.

Watching the sunrise while waiting for the race to begin.

The Chick-Fil-A cows were there and we snapped a picture with one.

Time for everyone to stretch. They really made it fun.

Brenda getting into the stretches.

Before heading to the start line. It was an early morning for sure, and you can tell by our eyes.

Brenda is trucking along.....

....and so am I.

After the race, Brenda was taking a breather and watching some of the other racers cross the finish line.

We did it!! We completed our first 5K run/walk.

Joe Girardi was there, with his little daughter on his lap, he is the manager of the New York Yankees, and since that is our favorite baseball team, I snapped a quick picture with him. He is a big supporter of Race for Faith and all that it stands for. Seems like a very cool guy.

Got home and Bryce wanted to take a picture of me in my "race gear". He took his first picture the other night and now asks to take them often. Thought he did a good job.

We really enjoyed our first 5K run/walk and I have already signed up for a few more. Next one is going to be with my man. They are a lot of fun and great exercise as well!!