Yesterday marked the 3rd year I have participated in this event. The first year, my two oldest children and I ran the 5k. Last year I ran the 10 miler by myself. Yesterday my youngest ran the 1 mile Fun Run (and did awesome by the way). My two middle kids ran the 5k (awesome as well). And I did the 10 miler again. Unlike past years, many of my friends and their children were there as well to participate and it made the whole morning SO MEMORABLE! I am so proud of my kids for WANTING to do it (yes, WANTED to). If I can instill a love of running (or any other sport/exercise) in them, then I will sleep better at night knowing I did something right as a parent. While I constantly struggle with my weight, I have always been consistent with exercise in my life and feel that my overall health has benefitted because of it. It's a lesson I hope my children are learning. And while I am sorta proud of myself for running 10 miles yesterday, the thrill of the day came from my children running.
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Yay! Go Caroline! And Go Anderson kids!
(Oh ya, and go me;) ha!)
Look at that guy clapping for Kamryn in the end. She booked it!!! you all did AMAZING!!! next year, my kids are doin' it too. You've inspired us :)
What a great (and healthy!) family tradition! So glad it was a positive experience for all! :-)
way to go! i have to pay my kids to go running with me, and even then they complain the whole time! it's not fun for either of us, then! i've decided to just be a good example and keep inviting them, and maybe they'll decide to like it someday, too! great job, all of you!
Caroline, you inspire me on so many different levels. When I grow up I want to be just like you!
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