PATS RUN

This Saturday we had the opportunity to run the Pat Tillman Run. It is a 4.2 mile run around ASU. Pat Tillman was number 42 when he played for ASU and later played for the Cardinals. Pat is someone I have learned much about over the last few months. I read the book that his mom wrote and had so many emotions. But even if I can't believe half of the things that the government covered up about his death(it is so disgraceful) I learned one thing. And that is that I want to be like Pat! Pat turned down millions of dollars to have the dream job of playing NFL football and left his new wife and family and joined the army. On his third tour he was killed by friendly fire- if you want to call it that, but Pat was an amazing person and can show us all how important our dreams, goals, and freedoms are.

Before the race started as they were playing the national anthem I couldn't help getting a little teary eyed. I think all too often we forget about how much our soldiers sacrifice for us. We may not agree with what they are fighting for, but none the less they are doing it for us. My heart and prayers go out to all those military personnel over seas and her in the USA that our fighting for us. And to the families of those who have been lost. May God protect us and our freedoms.

This race was so fun. SOOOOO many people. Around 28,000 to be more accurate. That many people actually made it a little difficult. It was hard to keep your own pace without running people over. None the less it is one I will definitely be doing again. Here is the crows in front and behind us waiting to start.




The finish line for the race was on the 42 yard line at ASU stadium. It was quite a neat experience. And I could not believe how many people there were.


And here we are after the race. My mom and I ran together. David was too fast for us:)



Speaking of my mom.... have you heard how dang sexy she is. I took this picture over my shoulder as we were running. Oh my gosh my mom looks amazing. And she is amazing. Thanks for letting me keep up with ya mom!!!