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| So I ditched my run last night... (Read 334 times) |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 1:28 PM |
...and I was so happy that I did.
I got home from work and got the message that my new Asics were at the running store waiting for me. Just then my 17 y/o asks me if we can join the XC club at the park for a run at 7:00. I told him that would work out perfectly since it was just 6:00 and we could stop at the running store and pick up my shoes and then head over for the run. THEN my 7 year old says to me "can I go to the park too?". I can't say no to that. So off we went, the three of us. An expensive stop at the running store for my shoes, my son's new running shoes and inserts, and some Body Glide and we were on our way to the park.
My oldest son stretched while I chatted with the coach. She was confused as to why I wasn't running with them this time, and then my youngest son got out of the car as I explained why I wasn't running. Then off the team went as my youngest and I headed down the trail to walk along the river.
We had a great time! We skipped rocks, which required a lesson for my son since he had enjoyed just chucking them in up till that point. Then we explored and we saw a tadpole, a crayfish, lots of minnows, some snails, geese, ducks and a couple of deer. That was the first time he had ever seen a tadpole, which made me a little sad actually. When my older kids were his age and younger we were always at parks and exploring. We walked two miles during all of this and my son was so proud of that mileage, he said that it was almost a 5k (proving to me that he does pay attention to our running talk!). We also got to see the sun starting to set and enjoyed seeing the sky changing colors.
As we walked the trail and a few runners passed us, I looked down at my brand new shoes and thought, well, at least I'm wearing them today even if it's not while running.
That's all. I just wanted to share why I ditched my run.
Of all the reasons to have a ditch a run, this has been my favorite by far. 
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 1:35 PM |
Time spent with family is absolutely priceless. I know exactly how you feel.
I love running, but I'd trade every mile I've ever run for one more day with my dad. I'd also trade any particular run for ten minutes throwing the football with my eight year old. Life is too short. |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 1:35 PM |
Right on Michelle! Best reason I've heard for ditching a run too.
Thanks for reminding me/us that sometimes you just have to stop and smell the flowers. |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 1:35 PM |
| aww, that's what I call a perfect day together with family, beautiful. |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 2:10 PM |
Michelle, you have healthy priorities...and your little guy will see that from your actions, too. Good lesson.
Can you teach me how to skip rocks, too? I still can't do that, even though my dad and did are both really good at it.  |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 2:13 PM |
| That is a perfect night. Those are the moments you can't get back later! Good call to dump the run. |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 2:37 PM |
| Whimp. HTFU. |
20th Century: 800m: 2:04 |1600m: 4:37 |3200m: 10:06 |5k: 16:23 |10k: 35:38 |15k: 54:20
25k: 1:35:59
21st Century: 5k: 19:42 |10k: 43:00
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 2:49 PM |
| thanks for sharing that! |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 3:36 PM
modified: 8/5/2008 at 3:36 PM |
| Quote from jEfFgObLuE on 8/5/2008 at 2:37 PM: Whimp. HTFU.
I tried to convince him to jog here or there, but he kept saying no. 
Maybe next time. |
"You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast.
These are some good times so take a good look around.
You may not know it now but you're gonna miss this" ~ Trace Adkins
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 3:40 PM |
Quote from zoom-zoom on 8/5/2008 at 2:10 PM:Michelle, you have healthy priorities...and your little guy will see that from your actions, too. Good lesson. Can you teach me how to skip rocks, too? I still can't do that, even though my dad and did are both really good at it.
It was fun teaching him, and safer than not teaching him. Before that he had me fearing for my life, no matter where I was the rocks he threw always came too close to me. Made me wonder where he was actually aiming! |
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These are some good times so take a good look around.
You may not know it now but you're gonna miss this" ~ Trace Adkins
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 3:52 PM |
Thanks for sharing, Michelle! Reminds me that I need to wander around outdoors with my kids again. You're right, they don't play outside like we used to.
You'll have plenty of opportunities to use your new shoes - you made the right call!
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 4:38 PM |
My best excuse is it is too damn hot out. :  , it's a poor excuse.
This year some of my best highs were at parks.
-Swinging
-Dancing/Miming, but I regret that I was not totally in the moment... took it all for granted...
-Writing a letter with the help of a friend and to my surprise I was not griping about the 100+ heat! |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 6:24 PM
modified: 8/5/2008 at 6:46 PM |
Mississippi - I enjoyed that read.....next thing you know your young son will start running too.....I know my son used to run with me when he was 6 (not very far, but he loved to do it)......
My son (now 16) won tickets to a Baseball game (minor league team) so we skipped our run and he took us to the game (he was so happy that he had the tickets).........it was fun to go do something with the family......it definately helps sort out the priorities.... |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 7:10 PM |
| Sounds like the perfect evening - your kids have a great mom. |
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posted: 8/5/2008 at 9:27 PM |
So sweet. It's walks like those where you really get to know what's in a persons heart. The one-on-one time is priceless.
I get sad that my 4 year old hasn't seen a tadpole, too.  I've tried my best to find him some. Gotta keep trying . |
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