Rockets Run 2017

The annual Rockets run was last weekend and the kids really look forward to this race every year. My brother Chris was nice enough to get us a hotel room so we could hang out downtown and not have to wake up so early on Saturday morning.

The kids love to be together and it makes me so happy.

The older kids were finally able to meet Cai and Channing was super excited.

Morning walk over to the Toyota Center. Our hotel was only a half mile from the race.

They were ready for the kids 1k!! Sadly, Caden wasn't feeling well so he didn't join us.

The kids did a good job. Deacon ran the whole way and beat Channing ;) Cavin and Ella both improved their times. 

A family who runs together stays together :)

After the race while we were waiting for the awards ceremony, the boys all did some free throws.

I ran the 5k. I finished in 23:10. 11 seconds slower than my goal. I got 2nd place in my age group though. I was a little bummed because if I would have reached my goal I would have gotten first. She only beat me by 2 seconds. 

I got 6th overall for the women. There were over 900 runners. I felt good about it. I have been training a lot, but I can't eat a hamburger and fries the night before and expect to have a stellar race. Hopefully I can figure out a better diet so I can be even stronger. Another Rockets run in the books!