Best "Inflatable" Dam Run

Austin decided to run the 8K in the Waverly Best "Inflatable" Dam Run again this year.  It went much better than last year.  The weather was cooler, but it wasn't raining.  Austin took over a minute off his time and finished in 36:10, which was 1st in his age group and 3rd overall (the first place guy ran a ridiculous 31:31).  Two ladies from our small group also got 1st & 2nd in their age division in the 5K.

However, Emily was most excited about the Kids' Fun Run.  She set out her "race clothes" the night before and insisted on wearing the short sleeves and skirt even though it was only 47 degrees.  She even made a sign for herself that I could hold.  Side note: I asked her if she wanted to decorate the signs more, but she calmly explained that these signs would not have a disco ball on them because it would look silly.  

Even though she had no idea what it was going to be like, Emily was pretty certain she was going to finish first.  She was actually more like 7th in the 5-and-under age group, but she did great!  Lincoln didn't run in the actual fun run, but insisted on running up and down the chute several times afterwards and received a goodie bag, too.  This may become a fun family tradition (with me being the official photographer)!