Austin's First NFL Game

Michael and Austin went to the Packer Game Sunday. It was somewhat last minute....as in Michael got the tickets to go meet clients that week. They lost to Houston 24-21 as I'm sure everyone knows.
Their seats were awsome, I opted not to go as those who know me I don't deal with the cold well. Austin said it was really cold, but the worst part was the long drive home.

We survived our 1st 5K

Well mother nature didn't disappoint, we got 2-3 inches of snow Friday night. We had a great time it was something I think we all want to do again. I'm still sore but it was worth it.

Austin did awsome!! He finished in 29minutes, mind you he is in football and track but a sprinter not a distance runner. He thinks after doing it once he could have cut another minute or two. Our friend Steve and Michael's boss Fred kept pace with Austin most of the race and finished in 30 and 31 minutes.

Michael was definately the super star of the day. After just 11 weeks of training he finished in 32 minutes!!!

Our friends Drew and Lisa ran as a couple thru the whole race and finished in 36 minutes.

I opted for a brisk walk method and finished in 45 minutes = little fast than 4 miles an hour. I can live with it, just makes me anxious to get back to the gym tomorrow.

And I think we are hooked now, we're looking for our next family event to attend.

Those crazy people that run when it's 10 below zero

So last Thursday morning before we went to Gramma's house and over-ate exceptionally good Thanksgiving dinner- Michael, Taylor & I participated in the Kenosha Mayor's Turkey Day Run. Michael and Taylor ran the whole thing with our good friends Drew and Lisa. They all finished just under 20 minutes as they would say it was a good jog. I had decided to walk from the beginning so Noah(Drew & Lisa's 4year old) and I jogged/walked the 1st mile and then I carried him the 2nd mile - so I think I got a better work out.........

Anyway my point is: Its 4 degrees outside right now and suppose to snow tonight and Michael, Austin & I are doing a 5K tomorrow for the Jingle Bell - Arthritis Foundation in Racine.

It is a great feeling to be active and spend time with the family being healthy.

Hopefully I'll remember my camera this time.

So now we are the crazy people.