Race Day (Rain or Shine!)

This weeks race was the Easter Seals "Walk with Me" 5k race (and 1mile & 2 mile walks) in Philadelphia. This race was down at the Art Museum again- the course was along MLK/West River Drive. Thanks so much to those who donated, it was a really great experience for Gabriel and he was very proud to have raised money. (Mostly I think he was proud of his T-Shirt!)

Gabriel was so proud of his T-Shirt, posing with it (before the race)

Gabriel and Mommy getting ready for the race to start! (no rain yet)

Gabe was getting excited as they started announcing that the race would start soon!!

Another one of Gabe and Mommy (with her race day pig-tails; LOL!)

Our kiddo

Ok, Last one before the race starts- by the way, no sooner did they say "GO!" it started to rain!!

This actually looks much worse than it is, it's all crinkled up because we were in the process of taking it off when I thought to get a picture of it. It lays flat and Gabe can see out of it pretty well actually- He was really excited to have it and the only places where water got on him is where the air holes were!

Right after we finished the race- See only his lap and pillows got a bit wet, the rain accessory was well worth the investment! (Note: Mommy and Daddy are completely soaked to the bone!!) We finished this one just as the clock hit 41 minutes so we were over a minute faster than last week!! ( I think the rain may have helped with that!)

Gabriel in the van just after we loaded up- his hair is a bit wet from getting into the van. The rain never really let up once it got started!! Gabe with his SB cup- gotta replenish those fluids after a big race! :)

Rainy!!A soaking wet Jeremy!A soaking wet Kari!

It really was a great event and a wonderful outing and honestly it wasn't that bad running in the rain. The temperature stayed pretty warm right up until we were loading in the van. The wind picked up a bit then and it felt a little chilly but it was a really fun morning and another 5k on our "accomplished" list.

The entire event; the tents, both walks and the 5k race- raised $60,436.00 for Easter Seals!

Next week is the "Running for Cover" 5k for melanoma research down by the sports stadiums. Another race for a good cause-

That should be fun!