I do wonder sometimes what Sam thinks of us. All this running and racing. And then I realize, well, it's all she knows. It's normal in her book. And then I think, oh boy, well she's in for it :) She just doesn't realize how crazy we probably are. Ha! But I love it. I love that she wants to do these things. That she is excited to run a race, to volunteer at an aid station, to make cookies and treats for the winners, that she understands (at least a little) why it is important that Mommy and Daddy get out for their runs and skis and snowshoes, that she wants to go outside when it is cold and the wind is whipping and can last for an hour (or longer!) on the sledding hill on a frigid day, that I can see the joy in her face as she runs down the trail and tromps in the snow on her snowshoes in the Cathance. I know we might not be exposing her to the more typical team sports out there, but I do hope that we are exposing her to what will become a lifetime love of nature and the outdoors; that she is learning that running and skiing and snowshoeing out in the woods can be a powerful and wonderful way to connect with yourself and your friends and the world around you; that she can learn that being out there, maybe not as the fastest, but just doing it, is the most important.
[As for running today, no way. Temps were -20 this morning. I'll be back at it tomorrow.]
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Sam is a lucky kid to have parents that expose her to all these things. And having a group like the Trail Monsters in her life is a lot like having a huge extended family. I have cousins who were brought up similarly and I've watch them organize backpacking and canoeing trips with their friends from the time they were old enough to drive themselves places. Sam's going to be a lot like that, I think.
Thanks, Tami! We would love it if she trends that way in her pursuits of the outdoors :)
Nice post! I think my kids understands that running helps keep me sane and full of energy – in order to be at my best for them. Plus, I believe that when they see the dedication I have to a healthy mind and body then they will be more encouraged to do the same in their own lives. And what could be better than that?
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