Crazy day of walking/running 7.5 hours to raise money for school programs - library, music, pe, computers, etc. Ryan was determined to be the top walker this year (as opposed to two years ago when he was the top money-earner). Last year's top walker hit 45 kilometres....so we knew it was a difficult task.
The beginning....everyone trying to jostle into the front.
Ryan struggling. He says he was ready to give up at 40km, but people along the way encouraged him to keep going. There's a bit of hand holding for the last 4 km. A boy has never been the top walker in anyone's recent memory.
Coming in for his last few yards.....the smile is starting to appear.
Success! 46 kilometres! That's 28.6 miles...more than a full marathon. We can't be 100% sure that he is the top walker, but based on our big ears, we think we've sniffed out that he probably was. Won't find out for sure until the Metrathon assembly where they announce such things in the next couple of weeks.
Celebrating with an oddly-placed sno-cone. And no, his hair's not cut. He has a mom-imposed pony tail.
Sierra simpatico.....she also met her goal of 30 kilometres - 18.6 miles - to earn a spot at the ice cream sundae party for kids who "walk really far." I think she feels really good to know that in all my hikes I've never walked 18 miles - that would be crazy!
Congratulations to both of you - dad and I are really proud of how hard you worked!
