My New Running Partner

After dinner on Thursday Lyndsee (6) wanted to go for a run. I've been saying no to her a lot lately about a lot of different things, so even though it was bound to be a busy night with homework and finishing valentines I said yes this time. I laced up our shoes and she made sure I had my Garmin because she wanted to see how fast she could be and off we went. I have to admit I was expecting a bit of a slow jog - maybe even a walk, but off she went. I was sweating within minutes and she made it a whole half mile before she took a walk break and that only lasted to cross the street. It was so fun. She chit chatted about lots of things, including telling me what a cool mom I was for taking her on a run after dark. As it got darker she even got to make a wish on the first star she saw. We had one more walk break and then after about a mile we made a sprint for home. She beat me in the race for the door and I was only holding back a little. I never was a runner when my kids were little enough to come along with me in the stroller, so I'm hoping that at least one of them will want to run with me, at least occassionally. I really enjoyed trotting along with her and can't wait to do it again soon.