Hoosiers Outrun Cancer

A few weeks ago Sawyer and Avery embarked on their first race.

Well, technically it was a mile walk they did with Kyle, but they got shirts and bib numbers. Pretty sure those are the only two qualifications for a race.

Well that and the free food after the race too. Can't forget about that!

But I'm getting ahead of myself.

The race was called "Hoosiers Outrun Cancer" and all the proceeds went to cancer research, which having previously worked on an oncology floor warmed my little RN heart. They had everyone who had/was battling cancer let off balloons at the start of the festivities.

It was great Avery clapped to the music,

Sawyer stole my wallet and crawled on more asphalt than a one year old should be allowed to,

I was tired before I even began running,

and Kyle was excited to take on the kiddos by himself.

I ran my first 5k race since high school cross country.

It was incredible to be in this race environment with people running in memory of family,

or running for friends who were currently in the fight,

or people running for a brighter future for the upcoming generation.

I ran this race for a childhood friend's mom that passed away from breast cancer and my Grandpa who has battled three different types of cancer. I know, it's a bit sappy of me, but I have a love for running that goes clear down to my bones. I find something so therapeutic, meaningful, raw, spiritual, and beautiful about it. And anytime I can couple this passion with a cause, I'm all over it.