Snippets of Sunshine : Running

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Looots of PLAY Outside

A morning run and trip to the park kicked off our day, as we eagerly awaited the opening of the splash park. After playing in the water, the kids still had energy, so we wandered to the connected playground before heading home.

The SWEEEETEST Smile

Caleb's snooze got cut short on the way over, and he was clingy the rest of the afternoon.

Monday

E was rearin' to go!

Caleb had a case of the Mondays and just couldn't hang today.

I couldn't even wake him to play on the playground with Sis.

Little Cutie

Race Day

The Parkway Classic has got to be one of my favorite races of all time. It takes place locally every April with pleasant late winter/early spring weather. The course runs along one of the most beautiful places in the area, and is very close to the house.

I first ran this race last year, and when registration rolled around this year, I wasn't sold on training and forking up the cash to run it again. What finally convinced me to sign up was the material I was learning in my aging and traumatic brain injury (TBI) courses. Observing patients at a rehab facility and reading Being Mortal inspired me to run this ten-miler simply because I could. For me, the race was a celebration of the health and strength with which God has blessed me!

Kyle was out of town, so our neighbors graciously offered to watch Eleanor and Caleb for several hours beginning before 6 a.m. I was so grateful knowing they were in good hands. As for the actual race, it was perfect weather after lots of rain the day before. My goal was 8:30 minute miles or less, and my average was under that. Plus, I cut about three minutes off my time from last year. So, I'll claim a double win!

I'm smiling, but I was pooped!

Here's what the kids were doing while I was running.

Squirrel Hunting

Afternoons

She went across the bridge all on her own!

As of late, to catch the warmer temperatures, I've been squeezing my runs in during the afternoons. After Caleb wakes up from his nap, I'll push the kids in the stroller with their snacks. Usually, we'll stop at a park and play for a bit, like we did today.

I cherish this time that we get to spend together.

Weeknight Run

I love this view on our runs.

E had to stop to show me the most beautiful fall leaf.

So many blessings!

The Half

Kyle and I ran our half marathon this weekend, so Gaga came up to watch E and C for the race.

On the rainy Saturday, we got really wet at Art on the Ave., but that didn't stop us from participating in the many fun art activities.

As for Sunday, Kyle and I woke up early for the run, which wasn't our fastest. However, it's the first half that we completed together, so that made it really memorable!

That afternoon my mom and I met some of her long-time friends in Baltimore to see Othello, starring her friends' daughter. Our special mom daughter date was a wonderful way to end the weekend!