Braiden’s Second Event

Braiden’s second event was the Kool FM Oak Bay Kids 1 Km Race May 25th, 2008. Braiden raced in this event last year as well so he was familiar with the environment – excited the morning of race day. He still asked why is KOOL spelled with a K and not a C though!! His very good friend Julie Griffin would also be there to encourage him and give him hugs. It was Julia who introduced Braiden to the ‘race circuit’ last year – she knew he could do it! Thanks so much Julia.

Prior to the race starting, Braiden got to check out the Police Cars this time and chat with the Police man. He also watched him competitors warm up and could not quite figure what they were doing since the announcer had not yet said the magic words – Mark -Set – Go. So he stood strong in his place at the start line and waited for the “Official’ instructions.

Then it was time…….the race begins! Braiden has a huge smile on his face, screams for extra power and goes super fast! Along the way he takes his breaks to chat to Julia and Daddy and then keeps going…he is travelling at his own pace today, but very happy and it is so cute. AS he rounds the corner and heads down the home stretch, Braiden is encouraged by the ‘fan’s along the finish line; he is also escorted and announced in by the KOOL FM MC – Very Cool. Through the tunnel he reaches Grama and today she has the “MACH 5 CUP” for our special young star. Way to go Braiden! It was a great day and Braiden finished the same way he started- with a smile on his face.