Pearl ran in a 1K race for kids this weekend. We asked her if she was interested about 12 hours before the event. Even so, she was very anxious about it. And very serious.
We're not used to thinking in kilometers, but the race official--who made everyone laugh except Pearl--explained that the kids were to run 3 blocks, make a U turn, and return 3 blocks on the opposite side of the median. If they were confused they were to follow the big gray Tahoe.
A loud honk of a horn signaled the beginning of the race. We decided ahead of time that Marcia would run behind Pearl, and I would take Carrie to the finish line and wait.
Apparently we miscalculated Pearl's speed. Marcia couldn't keep up with her, and Carrie and I almost missed her crossing the red carpets because I didn't expect her back so soon.
Her age bracket was 14 and under, a tough spread for a 4 year old, but everyone got a bright green ribbon, and Pearl won a door prize, a gift certificate to Onion Creek. Needless to say, we're very proud of our girl.
Go, Pearl! I love Onion Creek--what a prize!
Posted by: anniem | 08 June 2008 at 10:29 PM
Hurray! I love seeing kids run (my own did a 2km race this week).
Posted by: susoz | 09 June 2008 at 03:06 AM
Yay Pearl!
Posted by: Tracey | 09 June 2008 at 04:23 AM
That's a fabulous story!! Good for Pearl.
Posted by: Magreen | 09 June 2008 at 02:07 PM
Awesome! I wish there were races like this when I was little!
Posted by: Alex | 09 June 2008 at 04:37 PM
I saw Pearl running to the finish line and said to my family "Hey, I know that girl!" They looked at me questioningly so I explained how my internet life just went running by my real life.
Great job Pearl!
Posted by: Liz Brackeen | 10 June 2008 at 03:15 PM
Yay Pearl! I love the look on her face in that first picture.
Posted by: Susan | 10 June 2008 at 08:56 PM
Way to go Pearl!
Posted by: Vikki | 11 June 2008 at 11:23 AM