Last week I had to get my son new sneakers. While shopping my daughter says, "Mommy, I want running shoes just like you." Now she didn't need new shoes as she has more shoes and clothes than I do, but how can you say no to that? So, she got white and pink Nikes and she loves them.
When I was putting on my sneakers today she announced that she was coming with me. It is cold here and I was heading to the gym. I hated to disappoint her and tell her that she couldn't actually run with me, but she can come and play with the other kids. After minimal time with the pouty lip, she agreed and came along.
It is a really nice playroom where I work out and all the kids and helpers are wonderful. I left her to do her three year old thing and down to the 'mill I went.
It was my first run in about 10 days. I wanted it to be good not just for me but for her. She has picked up on something in me, maybe my determination or my being happier and healthier. Not sure, but I think it is in her too. I ran the best I could today with very little walking, but I did have to walk a little. The total was 3 1/2 miles. And since it was the first one in more than a week, I am good with that.
When I went up to get her, she ran over to me and yelled, "Mommy did you run?" Yes I told her and she asked if I "did good". I said yes and thank you for helping me today. She smiled and hugged me and my day was made!
We all run for different reasons and all those are important. But today, the most important thing for me is my family. Without them, I am not sure where I would be, but I don't think I would be a runner.
I hope all your runs were good ones today and I hope you all had support and something to motivate you to be your best.
What a cutie your daughter is! I have a variety of songs on my playlist - but no Bon Jovi. I have Lady Gaga's Edge of Glory, LMFAO's Party Rock Anthem and then some songs that you wouldn't expect to find on a running playlist, and yes alot are slow, like Adele, and anything else I think has an inspiring message. :)
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