Today was different, but a welcome different. I was going to run yesterday but when I got up and it was only 17 degrees and I had limited time I gave in to the pressure and skipped the run. I was gone most of the day and upon returning it was too late to head out for a run.
Now, back to the reason why today was different. I decided to head out for a run, and when I told my son about this he asked if he could go. I said sure, knowing that it would not be a run, but more of a run/walk. I still would not pass up this opportunity for anything.
Brady, my 7 year old son, and I headed out the door. My intention was to run the 1.2 mile circle with him, drop him back off at home, and then hit the road for a few more miles before calling it quits. As we started to walk on the approach to the house my cell phone rang. It just so happened that it was a friend that I have been asking to go running with for some time. He had seen my Facebook status change that said I needed to go for a run and he called to see if I wanted to go running. He caught me at the perfect time.
I dropped off my son and then ran over to meet him as he was walking up the really steep hill towards the main road. We went for a run just over 2 miles. It was a run/walk but was mostly running. He is used to the treadmill, and hasn't run in a couple months so we are both just starting to get back into running. He is more of a speed runner so we both gave each other some kind of a workout.
It was a lot of fun to run with someone else just for a fun run. Hopefully we can get out a bit more in the future. He said he isn't a distance runner, but I am hoping one of these days I can at least get him out to do a 5k race.... and maybe even a 10k race.... now that one is probably dreaming. :)
Tim Wilson - blog.262quest.com
Great post! It's so nice that your son likes running with you, & also to have a friend that can run with you on such short notice!
ReplyDeleteYou basically did a 5K today. Bet you must feel great to be getting stronger & building your mileage.
Who knows, you might be running a 5K with both your son AND your friend. Never say never, right? ;-)
Thanks :) I have a daughter and a son that both likes running with me. My daughter will be running in the running club at school starting next month. I ran a 1k with her the day I got tripped and injured. My son is still young but before too long he will be tiring me out no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI am planning a 1 mile fun run with my daughter and son next month - The Run The Reagan. This is the Half marathon I did last year. I will probably run the 5k.
Thanks again :)
My 6 year old son has been showing some interest in running with me - but I'm going to wait until the weather is a bit nicer :-)
ReplyDeleteI have also contemplated finding a running partner (or partners) over the past few weeks when I realized that I ran 99% of my miles solo last year.
Mike - it is a lot of fun to get out there with your kids. I have sometimes put my training in front of running with the kids, but I enjoy the time with them much more than the benefit I get from sticking to my training. Plus it gives them a lot of good exposure to healthy habits.
ReplyDeleteWhen it gets warmer you will really love getting out there with him!
I have always been up to running with others, just not had the opportunity. I have one other in my neighborhood that is possible, however he is so far ahead of me (two marathons down already) that it would be hard to keep up with him. I have crossed paths a lot with him while training though.
Thanks for stopping by!
Get your friend to do a 5K with you. Once he's had a race he'll be hooked!
ReplyDeleteYup, it is just getting him out to that first one. :)
ReplyDeleteI know he reads my other blog, I wonder if he reads this one and if he is reading this?
If you are Mark, I dare you to post and make yourself known!
I remember you mentioning that you have a daughter who is also a runner. Wow, pretty soon you'll have your whole family running! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your 5K, & also to you & your two children on your next fun run together!
Some of my best memories are running as a kid with my dad, & you'll no doubt have many opportunities to make many good memories of your own together!
My 6 year old son has been showing some interest in running with me - but I'm going to wait until the weather is a bit nicer :-)
ReplyDeleteI have also contemplated finding a running partner (or partners) over the past few weeks when I realized that I ran 99% of my miles solo last year.
Thanks :) I have a daughter and a son that both likes running with me. My daughter will be running in the running club at school starting next month. I ran a 1k with her the day I got tripped and injured. My son is still young but before too long he will be tiring me out no doubt.
ReplyDeleteI am planning a 1 mile fun run with my daughter and son next month - The Run The Reagan. This is the Half marathon I did last year. I will probably run the 5k.
Thanks again :)