Don Olson Classic 2017

Fall race season is finally here! To get things started I took the kiddies to Albion Hills the last weekend of September for the Don Olson Classic. This is a race event I have been a part of since its beginning in 2010. Over the years I have seen it grow and flourish into the race spectacle it has become...a true coming together of family and friends, the very best volunteers, coaches and athletes both young and old. Add in some great prizes, yummy treats, the ideal setting for a trail run, affordable entries fees and family friendly amenities, and you've got yourself a great race! All in memory of an amazing coach and friend who lost his battle to cancer 4 years ago. For a complete race review you can read my blog from last year: http://creativelyk.blogspot.ca/2016/10/don-olson-classic-race-review.html

This was my first year not running the 5K race, but my oldest son Hudson participated in the 2.5K event and once again I had the opportunity to run with him as a volunteer on the course. Still being one of the youngest registered I wanted to ensure he kept a reasonable pace (without tiring himself out too early on). All was going really well until one of the other athletes en route took a bad fall. As much as I wanted to continue on with my own son, I knew as a volunteer I had other priorities. As I helped the other athlete I gave Hudson a quick pep talk and a thumbs up..."you're going to have to finish this one on your own", I told him. And with that he was off! I was so proud of him for continuing the race and not only that, but he actually did really well. I guess from here on in he won't be needing me by his side come race day...which brings me so much joy. As much as I love running with him, I'm excited he's found the confidence to accomplish his running goals on his own terms. Next year he plans on racing against me, not with me...somehow he thinks he can beat me -ha!

After the run we were sure to stay and cheer on my sister-in-law as well as other friends competing in the 5K event. It was such a fun, exciting and beautiful morning. I was actually a little concerned things wouldn't go smoothly, but with the help of friends and family I managed keep all 4 kids busy and content.

Be sure to save the date for next year's event, being held on September 29th, 2018. I hope to see you there! For more information you can checkout their website: http://www.310running.com/don-olson-classic/

Have a great weekend!

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