Running just as fast as you can

Sunday morning we were up and out the door early to run in the Banana Chase 5K benefiting UCSF Children's hospital. Mark and I each pushed a stroller

The Fishers, D'Angelo's (sans Jack who was nursing a sore calf), and Gina and Sadie were also part of the fun.

Jack had so much fun checking out all the people and going fast with Dad.

The Fishers made it a family affair and Chloe smiled for her first race.
The race was great and Team Farrell had a strong finish.

Gina and I ran most of the race together and opted for the Ipods.
Chuck decided not to run the race but got his exercise for the day blowing up this banana.
After the race we ran into Vanessa's sister and her husband Gary and their adorable twins Addison and Gracie... so cute.But the running wasn't over... Madison and Makenzie were about to run their first 50 yard dash... let the stretching begin!!
Madison had her own official race t-shirt and number was ready to run.There were 80 3year olds running..Mads and Makenzie made it into heat 3 as I helped them scope out the course.
"Ready, set, go.... she's off... running at full stride to the finish line.

She got a little thrown off when the banana ran up right next to her....

But both girls had a strong finish... under 40 seconds... now if we could just shave 30 seconds off that in the next 15 years... watch out Olympics. They had purple ribbons and big smiles.. it was a great time!!