We got ready and had planned to stay together but once the race started my boy decidedit was time to run ahead. I was proud of him for his speedy run. I got really bad shin splints in the first mile. It hurt to walk even. I thought of calling my sister to come pick me up out on the course but instead I put in my headphones and cranked up the tunes. I focused on the music and the leg pain became bearable. I finished! 
Overall it was a great morning spent doing something active with my son. We will probably do more...
