Saturday, June 14, 2008

A few pictures from Corporate Challenge


We spent a lot of time this weekend at Corporate Challenge. David ran in a relay, but I didn’t have my camera with me on that night. Even if I would have, I wouldn’t have been able to photograph him, cause he was like lightning.
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Lightning, I tell ya. For real.



The kids had a great time competing in the kid portion, but it was sweltering hot. Here is Garrett kicking some booty in the 400 yard run. He finished, and by the time the other kids were hitting the finish line, he was well on his way to the ol’ medical tent. Yeah, we thought he was going to pass out. Little heat trauma. And when your zero-drama kid says he's gonna pass out, you head for the big red tent. He laid in there for a while with ice on his neck and then jumped up and ran another race and did sit-ups and obstacle courses, and rock-wall climbing.

I have a personal rule that anytime I need to spend time in the medical tent, I’m done for the day. But, ya know, that’s just me. I’m funny that way.




Here is Cole doing his 60 second sit-up challenge. I know this is my child because of the uncanny resemblance. This is exactly what I look like when I think about doing sit-ups. I get all sweaty and distressed. By the way, he beat the Cole's World Record, despite the heat. Love those tiny abs of steel.
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David and Cole enjoying some snacks in the Devon tent. Notice David’s choices. Nothing refuels the body like jalapeno chips and lemon bars. Oh, it‘s OK, his race was the night before. On race night he refueled with a hamburger, a hot dog, some chips, a big chocolate chip cookie, and a coke. But I know for a fact he had several powerades during that time, so it’s all good.

Physical competition is not really my strong suite, so I love that David encourages and inspires our family in this area. And if I hadn't been wearing a skirt and flip-flops today, I may have almost been inspired to exert myself physically.

May have. Almost.

12 comments:

Theresa said...

I would have planned to wear the skirt and flip flops just so I couldn't have participated. I am really bad like that.

Looked like fun though. I do love to cheer!!

Garrett said...

that was fun!

Lani said...

Impressive. Love the picture of the little guy doing the sit ups. That's what I look like, too. Ha.

Amy said...

You so dodged a bullet by wearing that skirt. Almost like a tiny portion of your brain planned it.

I'm with Theresa. I'd always rather cheer.

deleise said...

I need to clarify that I didn't say I would have exerted myself sans the skirt, I said I may have been INSPIRED to. BIG difference. Just don't want to give any false impressions here. I will always be the one holding the gatorades and cheering. It's my gift.

Sue said...

love the pictures, Cole is really working hard. It looks like everyone is having a good time(well it may not look like they,re having fun,but I'm sure they are) Tell them I think they are really tough. I'm glad you went to cheerleading camp instead of sports camp, you are still a great cheerleader.

Marcie said...

Girl, I gotta hand it to ya for even BEING there. I don't "do" the heat. Even a cheerleader's gotta draw the line somewhere. Kudos to you for getting out those pom pons and showing your family spirit! Especially after a trip to the medical tent. I'm with you. Any trip to seek medical care should be followed with a ride home in an air conditioned car to an air conditioned home.

Kim Heinecke said...

Hey, it takes all kinds...
I would have been on the sidelines with you somewhere, keeping a keen eye out for the chocolate cake reward at the finish line...

Roger Garrett said...

Looks like that was fun

Natalie Witcher said...

UGH! HEAT!

Laura said...

Oh too much fun! My brothers and I grew up running track and we competed all summer. In the heat. In Texas. It was brutal, but some of my favorite memories!

I LOVE the picture of Cole! Made me smile!!

Erica said...

I especially love Cole's face. I am surprised you didn't climb that rock wall though. Maybe at Pelican Bay this week.