This year Matthew wanted to participate in the Reindeer Run. The Reindeer Run starts 5 minutes before the annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade. Participants run the Parade route which is approximately 1.5 miles long.
Last year Matthew sat in the stroller with Alex while Mommy, Daddy and Gabby ran. He was excited about running it this year. We almost did not go when we woke to rain. We decided at the last minute to chance it and I am glad we did. The rain stopped and we were able to participate as a family in a fun race. The parade route was lined with people who clapped and cheered on all the runners as we went by. Matthew ran the whole race with the exception of one short 20 second, I'm-tired-can-we-slow-down-walk and then was back at it again. I think some of the cheering spurred him on.
Gabby took off and Greg stayed with her. The girl is like a gazelle. It looks effortless when she runs. Unfortunately, they were so far ahead of us that I did not get any pics of her running this year.
Congrats Matthew on your first Reindeer Run! Great job Gabby, who shaved 2 minutes off her time this year!
Matthew approaching the finish line, while Daddy and Gabby cheer him on.
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