The First 5K

For the last year we have been set on completing our first official 5K race. We have had plenty of opportunities, but for various reasons haven't followed through. Each year the Junior High holds a 5K race called the Hapi-ness 5K in honor of Hapi Patterson. Hapi was a Laramie Junior High student who was diagnosed with Leukemia. She passed away before getting a chance to watch the first race which was in 1987. Nevertheless, the race continues on to raise money for cancer victims and research. The Junior High students design the t-shirts, cut the wood for the awards, and much more. So on Saturday morning we set out with 300 other men, women and children to participate in the 22nd annual race. We were able to enter as a family since Jon was still in town, and it wasn't until the following day when we were congratulated by several people that we discovered we had received an award for getting third place in the race as a family. We did this even though SaraJane had to walk with a bum foot and Micah's time was posted incorrectly with an added 10 minutes!  Needless to say, I think that we are pretty proud of our accomplishments for the first 5K race.  Go Herrboldts!!

Attempting to pin on our numbers.  Micah and Jon had a hard time pinning the numbers on straight. 

Showing off the family numbers.

While Micah and Jon ran, SaraJane walked with our friend Robin.  Robin was kind enough to move at a slower pace since SaraJane had a hurt foot.  Here the ladies are showing off their ribbons.  

The plaque and medals for taking third place in the race. Now if only we could decide where to hang them up on our walls! Our moms would be so proud! :)