Monday, August 16, 2010
DISASTROUS!!!!
Disastrous is how I would describe my so called 6 mile run last Saturday. My husband had to work so I took my kids with me. They were going to ride their bikes while my SIL and I ran. We met at 7 am as usual. I was a little hesitant but knew it could be done. The first problem of the day, people. Isn't it funny how people are the root of all problems? Ha! Anyway, there was a running group training that morning so there was a crap load of people. Problem number two, my kids just switched to bigger bikes. My son's was just a tad to big so that he couldn't touch the ground when he sat on the seat but once he got going he was fine. Well his lack of confidence got the better of him and he decided he couldn't do it. He kept falling before we even started. I warned my SIL that I had a feeling I might be cutting my run somewhat short. Little did I know how short it was going to be. At one point I finally gave in and told my son to wait with his bike in the grassy area while I ran ahead to let my SIL know I was leaving and to get my daughter. She was actually doing pretty well and had ridden ahead. No sooner did I start running did I hear my child screaming and crying. As I turned around I saw him hysterical trying to run next to his bike while he tried to catch up to me. I asked why he didn't wait and he told me he was too scared. Fine! So I propped his bike up next to a tree and told him to run next to me. Of course now he was concerned that somewhat would take his bike. I told him at that point I could care less about someone taking his bike. I finally caught up enough with SIL and my daughter to let them know we were leaving. My SIL continued on her way and she completed her 6 miles. My daughter rode her bike back to the car and waited for my son and I to return. We walked back because he was going to have nothing to do with that bike. So here I am, sweating profusely, (even though I didn't get a run in) and walking bent over trying to guide his bike back. Let's just say that by the time we got back I was extremely frustrated. I know I shouldn't have been that upset but I know I wasn't going to get my 6 miles in. In fact I only got in 1.58 miles. So now I am really behind which is disappointing. I guess I won't be trying that again anytime soon.
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