Last year when I ran my half marathon, Nya mentioned that she would like to run a race as well. Saturday she accomplished her goal! After several months of training, she ran a 5k with me. There were almost 800 runners in all. Nya and I finished in 354th place. She set the pace, and averaged 12 minute miles. (Not bad for a 7 year old!) I'm incredibly proud of her.
She trained in the rain with me, ran through dog poo, mud, and was chased by dogs. We had our own little mantra. (Nya thought of the words.) "We're rockin runners and we never quit! We never give up and we never sit!" She loves Queen, so I thought the title of this post was fitting.
If you look closely at this picture you can see us. We are just about to grab hands. So the best part of the entire day? As we were running to the finish line everyone was cheering, we grabbed hands and finished together. Nya looked up at me and said, "I am so glad I have you for my mom!" I must admit I teared up a little. What a moment! I think I'm going to have her put that statement in writing for the teen years!
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Well... I have to admit I was relieved when the post title didn't say "We will We will BARACK you!!"
lol.
That is such an awesome thing you did w/ Nya. She is lucky to have you as a mom. How cool...
Congrats! What an accomplishment. We are proud of the two of you.
I have decided to celebrate our newest President with quiet dignity. (Especially because the overwhelming majority of my friends and family are straight ticket voting Republicans!)However, "We will We will BARACK you!" I like it. . .it's catchy!
Nya and Maran, Wow, Mom told me about your run, Now I get to see the two of you doing just that. I'm so proud of you two. I would have to take most of the day to do one K.
All right Nya and Maran! I'm so proud of your hard work and accomplishing the race! Nya, you are one tough chic!
I am so proud of her too! I need to get Nya as my trainer. This is something you will never forget!!
Wow! So impressive! Tell Nya "good job" from me! And good job for you too! Regina
what a great day and a wonderful experience to have together!! Kids are so special!!
Oh that is so amazing! That made me want to cry too! I think racing teaches children and adults so many wonderful things. I really love it.
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