Fathers Day 5

5km | easy


There was no need to wake the tribe this morning as the kids found their way to our bedroom to jump on me bright and early for Fathers Day. A nice breaky later and we were on our way to Olympics Park for the Fathers Day 5.


Jackson said he was nervous about the run but I assured him that he had already run pretty close to the race distance before so I didn't think that he would have a problem. Anyway, if he got fatigued I told him that I was happy to squeeze in a walk break or two if required


The turnout was pretty poor and based on the number of volunteers in lime green shirts, they must have expected a huge walk up on the day. Anyway that meant that it was a very manageable crowd with no pushing or shoving at the start. Good for us.


It was gun time and the race director passed the mic to the Minister for Health who wished us all well. Oddly we then had to listen to a Rob Thomas song before the air horn was sounded. From the GO we ran up past Telstra Stadium down to the International Tennis Centre, around the Hockey complex, down the straight of the Athletics track, into the bowels of Telstra Stadium (wow always wanted to see that car park - not) and once around Acer Arena.


Jackson did very well and ran a solid 2.5km to the drinks station. From there we had a rest while we drank our cup of water and then walked up the hill to the 3km mark. From there we ran the rest of the way to the finish line and even sprinted the last 500m or so for a Hollywood finish. His time was a credible 36:37 and I have one very proud kid on my hands. Onwards and upwards to Sri Chinmoy 4km Cross Country next weekend at Centennial Park.
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Blogger Superflake stopped running and said ...
Sunday, 02 September, 2007

Well done to you and Jackson mate. Ran through there this morning with the Homebush STaR on. Lots of witches hats.    



Blogger Ewen stopped running and said ...
Sunday, 02 September, 2007

Excellent run Jackson! Nice bling too.    



Blogger 2P stopped running and said ...
Sunday, 02 September, 2007

As you know - I just loooove the Hollywood finishes - great stuff Gronk and Jackson.    



Blogger Tesso stopped running and said ...
Sunday, 02 September, 2007

Huge congrats Jackson!    



Blogger Carolyne stopped running and said ...
Wednesday, 05 September, 2007

Way to go Jackson! And kudos to the Gronkman for being so patient in your recovery and building up gradually.

I only hope that I have a similar bout of sanity.

:)    



Blogger Unknown stopped running and said ...
Saturday, 08 September, 2007

That's just a great post about Jackson's run!

Thanks for birthday wishes, Gronk....more next year please!    



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