So proud...

Most of you already know that Josh is a runner. He's been running since middle school, continued on through high school and college and has steadily stuck with it to this day. When we got together and up until the beginning of this year, he would get on a routine of running a certain amount of miles and/or days a week but then get sick or tired, take a break for a while, then eventually get back into it. But this year has been different. His New Year's resolution was to run every day. He got to 19 days I think, got sick, and had to take a break. This time it wasn't for long. He has really been committed to getting in shape and training. So far this year he has run in a marathon relay and a half-marathon.

Today, Josh also ran in the Lovejoy Country Run 5k! Dwayne, one of our best friends, ran as well. It was put on by Luke's Locker and benefited the Lovejoy booster club. It was such a fun time! They had a live band, a raffle, face painting, and a pancake breakfast. There was a great crowd and hundreds of runners participated...aged anywhere from elementary up to 70+!

So about the race...Josh does a full recap on his blog but ultimately he WINS his age group and brings home a medal! Wa Hoooooo :) He got 8th overall! AND I bought us 3 raffle tickets and we won! It was a gift basket full of Lovejoy stuff which was pretty cool.

Josh would probably say that he has a long way to go and could have done better but I can't be more proud of him! I admire his passion for running and his dedication! It is something he LOVES to do and it's wonderful to see the one you love do something that makes him happy! Somehow he always finds time for it before or after his long days of teaching and coaching. I love my husband so much! Great job today!

Here are some pics of the day :)

Focused before the race!

Getting ready to start!

Dwayne and Josh after the race!

A proud wife and daughter with our champion!

Josh's medal!

CeCe enjoying the day!

Me and C having fun together!