Were you athletic as a child? Ballet, gymnastics, soccer? Physical
activity was not a priority in my home. I never saw my parents exercise. I was
the youngest of 4. The TV was my friend.
Recently, I’ve met so many women that played soccer in HS
and college! In high school I played 3 seasons of basketball and 1 of softball.
I wasn’t the star but my work ethic did earn me an Unsung hero award.
As an adult, I now understand the importance of physical
activity and our health. As a MOM, I want to instill a healthy lifestyle in my
daughters. I don’t want them to
think of exercise as a ‘chore’ but as a hobby. We have enrolled them in several sports hoping
something would stick.
This Fall we tried something new – Running. I became Abby's Girls on the Run coach. I loved that we could do it together. 12 weeks of curriculum
and training culminated in a 5K race this morning. Do you still get butterflies
before a race? She did.
We bundled up due to the 19 degree weather. Cold toes did
not stop us! She ran/ walked and completed her 1st 5K in 37 minutes.
Proud mama moment!
Although I’m not sure she will do another season of Girls on
the Run, I know she enjoyed the special bond we now share as running buddiesJ
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