Three posts in one day. You're going to get sick of me. I just have to share a little experience last night and encourage you to get your exercise in. As I've said many times before, my mom is my running partner and I would definitely label her as the Fitness Freak. Rain or Snow, she is at my door at 6:15 every Tuesday and Thursday for our run. When we first started doing this, I would call her to give the weather report and see if she really wanted to run. Really, in my mind, I was looking for an excuse not to go. In the beginning running was still really hard for me. Her reply was always, "As long as it isn't icy on the road, it doesn't bother me." So, I knew last night wouldn't be different. The rain was pouring and my mom shows up, right on time, ready for our run. At first I thought she was crazy, but I think my new favorite run is in the rain. There is something so magical about it. Is it the rain, or is it the bonding time I get to spend with my mom? Thank goodness for her fitness commitment or I wouldn't be as far with my fitness goals as I am today.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Rain or Snow
Three posts in one day. You're going to get sick of me. I just have to share a little experience last night and encourage you to get your exercise in. As I've said many times before, my mom is my running partner and I would definitely label her as the Fitness Freak. Rain or Snow, she is at my door at 6:15 every Tuesday and Thursday for our run. When we first started doing this, I would call her to give the weather report and see if she really wanted to run. Really, in my mind, I was looking for an excuse not to go. In the beginning running was still really hard for me. Her reply was always, "As long as it isn't icy on the road, it doesn't bother me." So, I knew last night wouldn't be different. The rain was pouring and my mom shows up, right on time, ready for our run. At first I thought she was crazy, but I think my new favorite run is in the rain. There is something so magical about it. Is it the rain, or is it the bonding time I get to spend with my mom? Thank goodness for her fitness commitment or I wouldn't be as far with my fitness goals as I am today.
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ReplyDeleteYour mom rocks! I know I use the weather as an excuse (more often snow than rain), but I like your fresh perspective on it.
ReplyDeleteLets try this again,
ReplyDeleteYou are blessed to have a mother who is not only your running buddy but also a great example on how to keep fit. Keep it up Alicia snow, rain or shine. I imagine that soon you will soon bring one of your own kids along, continuing the tradition started by you and your mom.
Oh Alicia, I bet it was so much fun to play in the rain again. I remember when I was a kid and the weather didn't stop me from anything. Now I am such a wimp. Thanks for the inspiration!
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