Rookie Runners

We have four more runners in our house.  After and during Brad’s mini-marathon training, they’ve been running their hearts out: 3 runs around the block on Sunday, laps around the outside of the house, sprints from one end of the house to another.  {If you can’t tell, they look up to their daddy intensely!}

We discovered that part of the 500 Festival in Indianapolis during the month of May includes a non-competitive Rookie Run for kids ages 3-12. It took no convincing to sign these band of brothers up for their first race!

quadruplet super hero runners in capes

Of course, their superhero capes gave them an unfair advantage in speed and strength. {It’s all superhero all the time at our house!}

super hero capes for boys

Carbin’ Up before the race… 😉

race food for kid runners

We had time after picking up our registration packets to enjoy the Kid’s Festival and check out lots of the activities and displays. We also had the privilege of running into former congressman Mike Pence, who is running for governor of our state.  {He asked us for a picture to post on his Facebook page. 😉 }

mike pence indiana may 500 festival with quadruplets

At 1:40 the 5 year olds race began, thankfully our boys were in the second heat, because they were ready to run!

starting line 2012 rookie run indianapolis may

On your marks… Get set…..

indianapolis 500 festival rookie run starting line

RUNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!

5 year old run rookie run indianapolis 

What a great way to spend Mother’s Day weekend  with my boys.  At one point after the race, I looked at Brad and said, “Brad, we have quadruplets, and they all are able to run in a race!” {It’s nothing short of miraculous.}

   rookie run 500 festival indianapolis 5 year olds

They’ve accomplished so much in their 5 years of life, and I’m so thankful to be their Mama.

   rookie run finish line 5 year olds

And the race continues…