At our house, Monday night is Family Night. For FHE, we do not schedule any other activities unless it is family time, and we dedicate the entire night to spending time as a family. This past Monday, we decided to take advantage of the warm weather, and to work on our family goal to become more "fit" - so we headed down to the Jordan River Parkway Trail. The girls took their bikes, and I laced up my running shoes.
Now, if you live in the Valley, and you have never been down to the Parkway Trail, you are missing out. It really is an oasis. Although, considering the fact that the 123rd trail-head parking lot was packed, I'm thinking that it isn't much of a secret.
Anyway . . .
The girls got the bikes out, and daddy walked along with them while I ran on ahead. I didn't want to leave them too long, so I ran out for 15 minutes, then turned around and came back. I haven't run much outside yet this season, but I have been running on the dreadmill several times a week. And while I kick bootay on the DM, my outside running leaves something to be desired. But I didn't care, I just put one foot in front of the other and pressed on.
Although I was slow, I felt great. The breeze was blowing, the sun low in the sky, and my shadow stretched out long over the sage brush. In the distance, the snow-capped mountains stood. (I was so sad that I forgot my camera.) I actually turned off the iPod, and ran to the sounds of the birds, geese and frogs. The run back took 4 minutes longer, but I made it back in time to play at the park for a few minutes with the girls before taking them for frozen yogurt. It was the perfect night.
I came home, put the kids to bed, and put in for the St. George Marathon lottery - in a team, along with my brother and his girl friend. (they ran the SLC last weekend, and she came in 3rd in her division and 22nd overall)
7 comments:
What a great night with your family!!
You are my ispiration! could you come kick my butt and get me off this chair!
I wish I were a runner - I've tried, but give up too soon. My parents were both marathoners and I never understood when my mom talked about running eight miles as an escapist, relaxing type of thing (it sounds miserable to me). Reading this helps me get it a little more now.
sounds like a fun night with the fam....& I ♥ frozen yogurt...Do you guys have a Pinkberry? it is D-Lish! mmmmmm....just thinkin' of it makes me wanna hop the train to Manhattan right now!
Ohhh I hope you can get in to that marathon! I think you will do awesome.
What a great outing with your family!
We really need to do FHE. I think my kids are finally old enough to care. Can I committ???
I am such a bad runner, but I wanted you to know I tried today. :o) I have such a bad knee...so while I did run, I didn't say I ran WELL. ha ha Oh well, I felt great to be outside ....and I loved my music on my iPod....and I loved the wind....and I was so happy that I just SKIPPED the rest of the way back to my car. (seriously!!) BTW, I am in love with frozen yogurt. YUM. :o)
May 11th is going to be a big day! I am keeping everything crossed for you :)
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