Body After Baby: Week 24 (Maybe... I lost Track!)

At work we are currently doing a "Maintain Not Gain" program thru the holidays.

They say that on average people gain 8 lbs over the holidays.

I some how managed a 0.2 lb loss this past week.

Although I did see a +3 lbs when we came back from Joplin and I weighted myself.

If they count that, and the few +s right after other holiday parties, I guess I can believe it.

So I know you are all anxious to hear how the 5k race vs my brother went...

From left to Right: Cousin Gleeson, Uncle David, Uncle Gabe, Sister Jessica, Cousin Brianna, Me, Cousin Bailey, Sister n Law Sarah, and Brother Steve. 

(sometimes I cant control my smile...)

The run was pretty fabulous.

Although we all felt like we were running pretty slow thru out it...

I was exhausted and thought there was no way I would get the time I wanted...

But....

I did 3.1 miles in 27:18!!

That is a 8:48 pace!

OMG!

But it was not enough...

My brother beat me...

I saw him the entire time...

I just had no steam to get up there to him...

He came in at 26:something...

I know his pace was only 22 seconds less than mine...

22 seconds... times 3... I could totally get there next time!

It was one of his best times since 2009...

I want a rematch!!

My brother was not the winner of the race however...

My Uncle Gabe, the Air Force captain beat us all with a 24 minute time...

Then there was his son Gleeson, the freshman in high school at 25 minutes.

My brother was 3rd in our group.

My cousin Bailey, a current college soccer player, beat me by about 30 seconds...

Then there was me!

My Uncle David came in at 29 something...

Then I think my cousin Brianna,

Sarah,

And finally my sister... with my Uncle Gabe.

Of course the Air Force captain went back and found her when he was done and ran the rest with her...

We all had an awesome time.

It was a great way to start the holiday!

We definitely will be doing it again in the future.

Next up is the Santa North Pole Dash December 8th.