the Ethiopian did not disappoint

so, AJ had a pb (personal best) on Saturday at the Sarnia Roadrunner race....1 km in just over 11 minutes.  we waited, and waited some more, a while after all the other children had crossed the line, and then we spotted AJ rounding the corner at the last 100 metres or so...wow!  of course, it was his first race ever and was lots of running with some walking interspersed, so there will be lots of room to improve. however, for the moment, he's basking in the glow of the adoring cheering fans, the teddy bear he was awarded by race officials, and the purple ribbon for participation....the hashbrown, sandwich and LARGE glass of OJ at A&W after the race were also very yummy. classic positive reinforcement.  all of the other kids also had their best times.  perfect weather conditions helped with that...good times...

ahhhhh, the glory....

wasn't quite sure how to stand at the start, so he opted for the wrestling stance he knows so well.  he'll get the hang of it soon enough...

my special boys....

and now he's cheating, trying to get the edge over the other competitors :)

after the run....his older brothers were so proud, as well as very sweet to him.  AJ, on the other hand, sort of looked like he was thinking "we really do this every month??  by choice?  are you sure?  running isn't all it's cracked up to be...."  i know AJ, i know....