With delusions of cardiac health in my head, I ran the cross country course with my four children, the baby being in the stroller that I was pushing. How hard can a 1500 metre run be? That is only a mile...
Huffing and puffing at the end having watched all three of my older children beat me handily to the finish line, I remembered why I prefer walking to running. Despite my struggles, the practice helped my 8 year old daughter come within the top 20 runners in the first round of the inter school cross country meet. She progressed to the next round where she finished in the top 80. I was very proud of her.
She had an enjoyable day despite the damp weather because a few of her classmates and friends joined her in this endeavour. All of them had fun and felt good after the race was over.
I shout out to the teachers and parents who facilitate school athletics. My children and I really really appreciate it! You are doing great work. Keep it up.
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