Race Report: Crazylegs Classic 8K

Post-race photo in Camp Randall

We took our first family trip to Madison last weekend for the Crazylegs Classic. It was our 6th annual trip. The friends we usually meet there didn't make it this year though. Sad face.

We pretty much have our pre-race routine down. We parked at the ramp closest to the Kohl Center, walked over for packet pickup, and then took the free shuttle to the Square. Then we hung out at the Wisconsin Alumni Association Member Appreciation breakfast until it was time to get into our corrals. I was in Corral U so I had a pretty long wait. John took Ada in the stroller and met up with a couple of friends for the walk.

Ada's first bus ride

John, Conor, and Ada

I hadn't run much since the Shamrock Shuffle (only 4 times) so I figured I'd take it pretty easy. My plan was to run at a pace that was comfortable but pushing it. About halfway I (almost literally) ran in to a former School of Nursing classmate. It was great to see Maggie and we ran the rest of the race together.

I absolutely love this race! It's so fun to be back on campus. The course is challenging (with running up Bascom Hill and Observatory) and scenic (well, except for the stretch in Lot 60). Plus, you get to end on the field in Camp Randall with two celebratory beers!

Ada's first beer

Distance: 8K
Time: 45:03
Cost: $35 8K, $20 2 mile walk
Pros: Well organized, fun to be back on campus, great course
Cons: Umm...the weather isn't always great but otherwise I can't think of any!
Would I run it again?: Yes!!

6 months

Ada is 6 months old today! I cannot believe she's 6 months old already...and then again, I can't believe she's only been here for 6 months! This little peanut has grown so much. She's almost up to the 50th percentile for both height and weight! The milestones are coming fast these days. She's rolling like crazy from back to front and front to back...but mostly to her right. She gets mad when she's up against her activity gym or a wall and can't keep rolling. She loves sitting and standing up with support.

4.8.17

Her new Oribel PortaPlay (4.22.17)

Standing at the park (4.22.17)

We had a few visitors this month. John's parents stayed overnight one night in early April, my mom stayed for a few nights in late April, and my cousin Jenna visited too. We went to Oshkosh for Easter and saw Annie and Ben's new house. My parents came too which was great. My dad hadn't seen Ada since Christmas! We also traveled up to Marshfield/Stratford for my Aunt Jeri's funeral. It was great to see the Spindler side of the family but not great circumstances. Rest in peace, Aunt Jeri.

Sitting like a big girl with Daddy (4.15.17)

After Grandma Kathy cut her bangs (4.16.17)

With Grandpa John (4.16.17)

The Lenz "kids" (4.16.17)

Ada and Harper, second cousins (4.25.17)

Last weekend we made our annual trip to Madison for the Crazylegs Classic. I ran the 8K and John walked the 2 mile with Conor and Lisa with Ada in the stroller. We saw lots of friends and family that weekend...my Aunt Mary and Uncle Jeff, Conor and Lisa, Kurth's, and my cousin Jill and her family. It was a busy but awesome weekend!

John, Conor, and Ada

Ada trying out her first beer

Family selfie in Camp Randall

Today we officially got the go ahead to start Ada on solid food. We're going to give "baby led weaning" a try. Basically, you just offer whole (soft) foods instead of purees. Before today, we had let Ada suck on raw carrots, celery, and cucumbers (and cooked asparagus) but tonight we gave her a cooked carrot. She actually ate some of it...and mostly by herself too!