Running with kids - Triathlon Week

hmullett · 07-24-2006, 06:12 PM

I had to laugh today. I got home from work at about 3:00 and my husband wasn't due home from work/gym until 6:00. I was feeling ambitious, so I told my kids to get their bike helmets on, and they were going for a ride while Mommy ran. Mind you, I have three boys, 9,6,and 5. They were so excited! Training with Mom! So, away we went. I was supposed to do a 10 mile run, but thought that 8 would be something they could handle a little better. And what normally takes me about 1:12 - 1:15 took 1:30. But, they were troopers! And halfway through, I stopped and got them a soda and a handful of Mike and Ike's. So, they were pretty happy and so proud! My 9 year old wants to go on more runs with me. It might have been a bit slower than normal, but I had a good time with them, and got my workout (sort of) in at the same time.

Heather

jwier92 · 07-25-2006, 02:22 AM

That is a good workout. The kids got moving, you were moving and with the Indiana heat, you got a break midway through. 10 miles is about max for my 5 year old. Really at 8 miles he is starting to slow with a 5 mile break. Now my daughter who is almost 8 has no problem with 10 miles. Maybe I will have to try that some day soon.

Now I am not sure about the soda and candy for the kids. Maybe a energy bar (should kick in when they get home) and some water.

sfricks · 07-25-2006, 05:00 AM

IM, that's my kind of training! I'm way off the pace now beacuse my wife has gotten re-energized and wants to workout with me. If it adds an hour to my Ironman, so be it. I wouldn't trade an 8 hour Ironman for the chance to do what I love with those that I love!

hmullett · 07-25-2006, 11:09 AM

You got it! And it puts them in the thought that they're "helping" me.

Heather

Spike10 · 07-25-2006, 12:12 PM

You never know, the tri bug just might bite them too, then the training will be even more enjoyable.
Spike.

Floyd · 12-20-2006, 11:22 PM

That sounds very nice. I don't have any kids myself, and my baby niece can't even walk yet.

Did you have to get them candy and soda, though? Couldn't you have got them V8 or something? ;)