Wordless Wednesday: Tortoise and Hare Edition

I was training for the Marine Corps Marathon when I learned I was pregnant with Nathan.

My doctor, knowing I was an experienced distance runner, allowed me to continue, and I went on to complete the marathon while sixteen weeks pregnant, and the Walt Disney World Half Marathon (and the 5K the day before) while 27 weeks pregnant. I have all three medals hanging in a shadowbox in Nathan’s room.

It was only natural that when I ran the Walt Disney World Marathon last year, that I’d sign Nathan up for the Diaper Dash. The Diaper Dash went about how you’d expect – lots of confused babies, yelling parents, and general chaos. He scored his medal, though.

I returned to Walt Disney World this year, and signed him up for another race – the 100 meters.

I did it months in advance, never expecting that he’d take so long to walk independently, so I didn’t have high hopes for the distance (Hello! He’d been walking less than a month!) Another little friend of ours, Madison, was running, as well. She’s been mobile for a bit longer, so we expected her to leave Nathan in the dust. Which she did – several times. 🙂

It was a Tortoise and Hare kind of day.

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-5.web — Pre-race stretches. Or something.

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-8.web — Saving my energy for the main event.

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-18.web — My cheering section: The Fairy Godmother and Godfather (no fairy)

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-21.web — Waiting in the start corral for my wave

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-24.web — Uh Oh. Madison false started.

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-36.web — And…we’re off!

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-40.web — Mr. Mike helped me get into my groove

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-43.web — It appears that Madison may have gone out too fast

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-46.web — Madison gets her second wind when she spots Daddy cheering

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-53.web — I’m moving now!

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-54.web — And the crowd cheered me on!

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-59.web — I can see the finish!

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-64.web — I knew she went out too fast.

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-66.web — Almost there! But will I be able to hold off Madison?

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-72.web — I’m thinking it’s better to be the Tortoise

Disney-Kids-Race-20120107-78.web — Celebrating my achievement with The Godfather

We’re back home now and getting into the swing of “regular life” again after the madness of the holidays and our trip.

Have a great week!

Comments

joey says

January 11, 2012 at 9:20 am

Great pics! Thanks for sharing!!

Goooooooooo, Nathan!!!
Anna Theurer says

January 11, 2012 at 9:57 am

Go Nathan go!
Janice says

January 11, 2012 at 9:58 am

Love the pictures, Andi! Especially that ecstatic expression captioned “I can see the finish!”.
Terri says

January 11, 2012 at 10:35 am

Two of the CUTEST kids! Congrats to our little racers!
Deb says

January 11, 2012 at 10:49 am

Andi, loving the pics! Congrats to Nathan and Madison!
Niffercoo says

January 11, 2012 at 10:53 am

Truly the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen!! Nathan may need to give Madison some race-day tips the next time! 😀
Ann Marie says

January 11, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Loved this story! Great race Nathan and Madison! Can’t wait for their next Disney race!
🙂
Kristen says

January 11, 2012 at 1:24 pm

Love these pictures! They’ve inspired me to go for a jog tonight. 🙂
Joan says

January 11, 2012 at 2:04 pm

loved loved loved it!
Carrie says

January 11, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Adorable! Shame on anyone who walked away from that event without a smile on their face & warmth in their heart! Truly priceless:)