yesterday was one of those days where there just not enough hours. Terron has been on Spring Break all week, so I've done my best to keep him busy/entertained while I'm teaching... he was super good. I had a pretty full teaching schedule, not enough time before work to run, session ran longer than expected, so no time during my lunch hour, and Jay wouldn't be home in the evening...
Terron has been wanting to show me these trails that we "apparently" have in our neighborhood. Since we're moving at the end of the month, and my running routes will have to change yet again, I used my motherly conniving multitasking trickery interest, and asked if he'd join me on my run to show me the trails while he rode his bike. Sold!
Started out easy to warm up, we got to his school, I followed behind the school where he took me onto a trail, heart rate was cooperating a lot more than the previous days' run. We followed this trail back to a road I often run (NOT the same as "MCM Mama's streetwalking"), circled through some side streets, other pathways, leading back to the muddy trail and back home. He turned back at one point and said "Hey mom, you're pretty fast" Now do you see why I love this kid so much?? I wonder if it's just the innocence of a child or he was sucking up to me for something; I assure you I was not fast, but after some thought, perhaps it's because 'i ran' the 5k, rather than stopping to catch my breath. He was thrilled to have shown me something new, I was happy to have seen something new with him, and glad to have gotten my run done. It was nice to see the world through his eyes. (Wednesday was also a busy day, and I squeezed in my run while he was in karate class).
So with 9 sleeps to go before the 30k, and only 5 shortish runs to go... it's getting close! We've decided to get a hotel room for the night before the race. Not sure who I'm rooming with as yet; I'm being fought over, bounced back and forth between 2 rooms, both which will have 2 other girls. Could be worse, I could be unwanted! LOL
This will be my first time not leaving from home before a race, and to add to the confusion, I will be getting serious about packing this weekend and next week, I hope I don't mistakenly pack something I need! I'll create a checklist of things I need (HRM, ipod, race confirmation, fuel belt, running clothes, fuel, bottles, shoes, socks, hair elastics, sunglasses -- hoping for a sunny day!) but any other tips that you guys can pass on for a race while away from home?
Good luck to anyone racing this weekend, I will be completing my 6k tomorrow for RunningLaur's Hooray Spring Six K virtual race... good luck to all the racers this weekend-- virtual or real! :D
23 comments:
I bet your kiddo LOVED that you were able to spend that time with him. And you were able to get in your run while enjoying him.
Wow! People fighting over you... must be tough. :)
definitely nice to be fought over. I'd make sure to take whatever you eat before a race, and a bowl if it's oatmeal or similar. Lots of food is always important ;)
So fun; what a lucky kid!
What a great way to spend some quality time with T. Just make sure you try to eat something familiar for dinner and breakfast.
Have a great weekend and have fun with the 6K!
That's great you got to spend time with Terron AND get a run in!
Now I can't wait for the kids to be able to ride their bikes while I run along :)
Sounds like a great experience with your son. I love times like those!
Good luck getting ready for the move and the race at the same time.
You are such a GREAT mom, T is very lucky, well, you are both so lucky to have one another....
You will love ATB race....keep an eye out though, there is someone waiting for you during the last 5K....bwwwaaahhhhhaaaaaa
Oh, c'mon, I'm sure there's a market for a "trail walker" LOL.
I hate packing for a race. I'm always afraid I'll forget something.
I'm so excited that your race is so close. Can't wait to hear about it!
What a great idea to run/bike togethher. My mom and I do that often where she rides and I run. We have good chats.
Best of luck on the race countdown!
I recognize the area. I seem to recall a big hill in that area. I don't have any tips for travelling. I just throw everything that's remotely running related into my bag and figure it out once I get there. i should probably make a list, but it's worked so far and if it ain't broke...
That sounds like a great ride/run with your son. I can't wait for my girls to be big enough to do that stuff with me.
I love the multitasking! It sounds like a great way to spend some quality time with the little guy.
How fun to run while your son rode his bike! I bet he loved spending time with mom that way.
How awesome that you got to run a trail route that your son knew! I'm sure he loved showing it to you!!!
Cool that you ran with your son showing you trails!!!
Very cool actually.
I am counting down the days for your race too!!! WOOHOO!!!
how awesome to run with your son like that....i love discovering new paths/trails/routes too....
What a great memory for both you and your son. It's fun to have an adventure together. Good luck with your virtual race!
O, man, sistre, I canNOT believe you linked to MCM Mama's site in this post because don't you know she's a harlot?
I forgive her for that because she has some really good beer but what's YOUR excuse?
What a great way to spend time with Terron! My son is into his skateboard...and the skate park....LOL
Good luck with the last week of training, don't forget the most important thing....YOUR SNEAKERS!!!!!
xoxoxoxoxo
Staying over the night before a race can really make the morning of the race less hectic. Just make list (post it so everyone can help out!!) and you'll be fine!
Thats aweosme you got to run with the T man, haha. Also think its a good idea to stay in a hotal the night before the race, wake up ready to go!
what a fun run and time with your son! sounds like a win-win all around.
Great post and great parenting! (Well, also great kidding -- i.e., Terron doing what a kid should do.)
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