Run Caleb, Run!

Today was the official Mile Run Day for fall at Caleb's school. Yes, they now make elementary children run a mile, twice a year, starting in 1st grade, for whatever reason... Thank goodness we never had to do that when we were that age! Anyway! Caleb is a very competitive boy, and quite the runner, so he was very excited to attempt to beat his record of 7 minutes 43 seconds (which is already pretty darn awesome if you ask me!). Mommy, Daddy and Brady arrived just in time to see all the kids getting lined up and reminded of the rules and to pace their speed so they don't get worn out too quickly. "Ready, set, go!" and off they went! 50+ 2nd graders running their little legs off! Caleb and his friend Gage, who is his main competitor (they ALWAYS try to beat each other!) quickly pulled ahead of the pack. On the end of the 2nd lap, Caleb took a little digger but rolled with it and popped right back up and continued on like a true champ! As he rounded the last turn in the final lap he burst into full on sprint mode and crossed the finish line FIRST out of two classes! Very exciting! Gage came in second right behind him! His final time was an incredible 7:36!!! He beat his previous record AND came in first! Needless to say he was beaming from ear to ear with pride! Unfortunately, I forgot to bring the camera to capture this momentous occassion (DARN IT!!!)... but even so, it was a very fun and hopefully memorable event! Way to go, Caleb!!!