Tonight for part of our Family Home Evening we loaded up the kids, bikes, and the wagon and headed for Winton Woods. It was the first time in years that we have gone down to walk around the lake together. We had a wonderful time. We brought the wagon for Jared, but at around the third of a mile marker he was already out and ready to run. He stayed close to me the whole way around the lake and kept calling out, "Run Mom!" and then we would run together.
He ran a mile.
No wonder I can't get him to sit still first thing Sunday morning for sacrament meeting. The boy has TONS of energy!
It was exciting to me to run with him and not become the least bit winded. I felt like I was on The Biggest Loser tv show where at the end they show how much healthier the person is and the person says, "I always wanted to be able to keep up with my kids." I still have a long way to go to reach my weight loss goals, but I remember the first time we went to walk around the lake, I asked Shane to drop me off at the half mile mark so I could walk back to the beginning. At that time, I couldn't even WALK a mile. That was 3 kids ago. Now, I've run two 10K races and five 5K races. It is exciting to me that for now, growing older means I'm also growing stronger.
Savannah on the other hand chose to ride in the wagon pretty much the whole way......
Sunday, October 12, 2008
A Walk at the Park
Posted by Pampered Princess at 10:38 PM
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Unfortunately, I've always been the Savannah-type. I'm working on it now though. I wish I was as fully dedicated as you. You inspire me!
What a fun FHE! Glad you were able to get out and enjoy this weather we're having!
I'm definitely with Savannah on this one. :)
Go Jared! How wonderful for you family to enjoy this time together. You are an inspiration to me. I am looking forward to the time when I can do a 10k. I know that day will come because you help me so much. Keep running strong!
Kids are unique, with their own talents and strengths. It's not surprising that Jared wants to run and Savannah wants to ride in the wagon...
What a great FHE!
You are my inspiration! Good job with your goals.
Oh, and Allison can run 3/4 of the loop at Winton Woods too. Maybe we should start a toddler running club. That's a long with for those little legs!
I can't run a mile! Good for you! :) I tagged you...so looks like you've got to read my blog.
Savannah is my hero, can I ride in the wagon too?
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