Sodbuster Days Race

We got up early this morning to cheer Matthew on during the Sodbuster Days 5k race in Good Hope. The race started at 7 a.m. and it was already 75 degrees outside, so it turned out to be a very hot race for the runners. Matthew wanted to set a PR despite the heat, and once again, he broke his best time and has a new PR. We are always so proud of him. All of his training runs have gotten him into great shape. Next Saturday he will run in the 5 mile Strawberry Strut in Carthage, IL -- a race known for it's hills and heat!!
I love this time of year with all the short, local races.

It appears as though Megan loves riding this frog. I'm not sure what the frog is thinking!

Emily poses for a quick photo.

The runners line up for the start.

Matthew in the home stretch!