Well, Alex is not "off and running" per say, but it's coming soon! He is able to pull himself up to a standing position very easily now. He is actually not very interested in his toys at the moment, but would rather practice his standing skills! He likes to visit whoever is sitting on the couch (usually Lucy). He has a lion toy that you stand and walk behind, and he has started doing that a little bit. Before you know it, he'll be all over the place! Keep checking in for future posts about his checkup with the doctor (this Wednesday) and "Aquababies" (his baby swim class!) which starts next Monday!
I was "off and running" yesterday in my first race! I ran in the Red Rose Run in Lancaster city, which was a 5-mile race. I came in 794th, I think, of 1,026 people. I beat about 150 or so women, and 100 men. It took me 49 minutes and 57 seconds. I can run a little faster than that usually, but this race included some hills I wasn't really prepared for, plus it was very humid! I was just impressed that I didn't have to stop for any walking breaks, like some people did, or throw up after the race, as I saw 2 people doing! I loved running, felt very alive and challenged, and can't wait to do another race. I am planning on doing another 5-mile race in July, and training for a half marathon (13.1 miles) in October.
So that's what's up on Boomerang Drive this week!
-- Holly
2 comments:
You go girl! I'm proud of your running. Watch out though, Alex may skip walking and go right to running!
Go, Alex, go!
(And go, Mommy, go!)
Jack totally learned how to walk by pushing one of those walk toys around. It won't be long now...
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