Runners Lounge this Take it and Run Thursday is about motivation and what motivates you? Think about this for a moment, fame, glory, prizes? For me it’s simple; example. This I will admit is new, my father was not athletic, nor my brothers, sure we all played sports in school, but with hindsight, that was simply an out from the classroom, I can safely, but sadly, say that to my knowledge I am the only one in my immediate descendant family, who exercises, well ok one of my brothers plays golf but that doesn’t really count; he always hires a cart. Now as a father myself, my eldest son, who is three years old, sees me don my running gear and head out at the weekend either training or racing and he knows exactly what that is, he sees that I enjoy it and considers it as daddy having fun. He is cognizant that this is something that daddy does and now he wants to join in; he enjoys running, around the house, around the park, around the playground. Next month he will have his first fun run, expect a detailed race report!In times such as these with obesity, diabetes and metabolic syndrome on the up and video gaming seen as physical exercise (think Wii) setting an example is all important, just make sure it is a good one.
The photo is of our running shoes, his are a bit big for him, but he’ll grow into them as I hope he grows in being a runner.
I love this motivation! I don't have kids, but I've got nieces and nephews and I love that telling them about my races.
ReplyDeleteJust reading some of your post... so are you kicking in some yoga moves? I do better with dvd's than with a book when it comes to that kind of stuff.
ReplyDeleteLove that you already have running shoes for your son. Now that is cool. Although I do have some family members that are active none are at the level of madness that I love this stuff. Still they love me and we all cheer each other on. Keep inspiring your son. It will make the difference.
Wonderful to be an inspiration!
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Good for you. I think I am right on with you when it comes to exercise history. There is absolutley no one in my family that works out like I do, or is conscious about obesity, cancer and heart disease.
ReplyDeleteI try to set an example for my wife (I don't have kids) but it seems to never catch on with adults like it does with kids. Catch'em early!
That sounds like an excellent reason to run!
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent. I was actually just thinking about how to instill a love of the outdoors and physical activity into my (theoretical) children :) (I've got babies on the brain again...)
ReplyDeleteLOL it's so funny that you bring this up because my 4 y.o is DYING to get into a race. After catching up with my blogpeeps I was just going to head over to Active to see if they had anything for her. It's a wonderful thing when it rubs off on the little ones. Can't wait to see that report!
ReplyDeleteI love it. That's too cute. Just watch out though - he will be beating your butt before ya know it! ha ha
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post. My wife, daughter and I are the only serious exercisers in our family. I would really love to run with my brothers but they will have none of it. Last time we were together, we went out to eat -- running gave me the freedom to dive right in with them at the buffet.
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