Recently I started a running program. I had great inspiration from my sister who has lost weight and looks amazing and Alison who is in this program and who's determination has really caught my interest! I haven't missed a day since starting the program. There have been days that I just didn't want to do it, but for some reason I just can't let this go and I always find myself right where I need to be...in the gym on the treadmill or ar some park or lake on a walking trail. I really think I thought to be a runner would be glamorous...you know, if I could only run...I would be tall, skinny, running in my short shorts or tight tights with my long blond ponytail bopping back and forth with my every stride! Boy was I wrong...in fact all the people I see in the gym now or on a trail are all red faced and huffing and puffing...nope...it's not so glamorous. But...it is so rewarding! You can't imagine how proud I am of myself everytime I complete a run! Especially the first time I went with Alison and by some miracle was able to run uphill, every second required, never missing a beat! There is a great sense of accomplishment that comes with my "running training" not to mention the great workout! My goal is a 5k in June of 2010 that I will be running alongside of Alison who has so patiently worked with me and encouraged me daily! Hopefully Christy will come run along side us too, so I have both my inspirations to cross the finish line with.
So...today I decided to take the girls with me on their first "run." Keith rode the bike and pulled them along behind at Lake Lynn. We had a wondeful time! Everyone loved it. It made me and Keith realize this is the kind of family time we should have, outside, enjoying nature, being active...teaching our kids a healthy lifestyle and the beauty of God's creation. Not to mention this was an awesome way to spend our Saturday morning and it was totally FREE!
Enjoy the pictures that I had to stop and take along the way!
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Sisterly love!
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Posing for Mommy, holding hands on one of the many gorgeous bridges you cross along the 2 mile trail.
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And...we let the girls play for a while at the end!
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Daddy and his Baby Girls! (we had stopped to see a turtle!)
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Sweet, Sweet Kay
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And Sweet, Sweet Addi
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She was trying to put her hat back on...it was a little chilly and a little windy.
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Jumping Bean!
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And this is my favorite! I love this pic!
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Keith created this to ride along side me! The girls love it, Keith enjoys it and it allows me to get moving!
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Just a few of the many, many ducks we saw! We will be feeding these next time. We plan to go out to Lake Lynn at least once a week to watch the leaves change through the fall.
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So pretty! I love this place. This makes running much more enjoyable! See, you would be addicted too with such scenery!
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One of the turtles we saw!
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The leaves are just barely beginning to change.
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Hope you enjoyed!
1 comment:
Soooo cute, Charity! Take this week to renew your zeal and enjoyment of running! Just getting out there sometime this week to do a run or 2 will make you feel fantastic, I promise!
Love you!!
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