Sometimes I get asked why I started running, and I always answer the same way. I was reading an article in magazine one day while laying out at the pool in my apartment complex in Ohio. It was a Couch to 5K article and I came across at a time when I was looking for something to inspire me. I decided right then after reading it that I was going to do it and I registered for my first 5K. Its been 8 years since that first race and since then I have done countless 5K's, 10k's and half marathons and I never tire of this sport. It has taught me so much about myself and has given me so much to be thankful for.
On my run this morning I started thinking about how even though I started running only 8 years ago, the actual sport of running has been a part of my life for much longer. My mom was a runner and as a kid I used to ride my bike with her while she would go for a run when we lived in Brea, California. I loved that time, riding alongside her - it was great bonding time and it obviously set a great example for me. My mom was a physical education teacher for 30 years and was always active. She instilled the value of staying active and healthy in me at a young age and I truly am very grateful for that.
I am working now on passing that same positive example down to my boys. When I get back from a run now (like I did this morning), Preston comes running to the door and greats me. I am amazed at how much he is paying attention to already and retains, he will look at my running watch or running gloves and say "mommy run". Or, when I am stretching after a run he will imitate what I am doing. My heart smiles when I hear or see these things. Its a great reminder that our kids our watching us and we have such an amazing opportunity to set a positive example for them.
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| Preston wearing Daddy's running watch this morning, such a ham! |
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| Preston's first 5K race (Landon's too because we had just found out we were expecting him) |
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| Preston and I on a morning run |
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