We woke up very early to get there for the start. We are waiting for the runners to pass by at the 3 mile mark.. and she is bright eyed and bushy tailed!
Then we made our way to the Kids Fun Run area.. the kids were to run 1K - Sydney longest distance ever of nonstop running...
Sydney checking out the competition...
And getting some last minute rest in - or is it a "full body stretch?"
Distractions before her run! The Leaf Mascot from the Parks Department!
The Bulldog from the Akron Beacon Journal Newspaper
I think this guy is the Akron Public Schools mascot. Whoever he was - Sydney wanted a hug!
Fear the Roo! The Kangaroo - Akron University's mascot.
And lastly, the mascot of the Akron Aeros baseball team.
I couldn't take any pictures of her running - as I was running next to her the whole time - encouraging her not to give up - and she never did! She (and I) were so proud she ran the entire way!
Post race - admiring her medal and enjoying her apple :)
And as a final reward - some face painting! A great day for Sydney!
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I wonder if AJ got his face painted after the marathon?
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