Run, Kincaid, Run!!

At North Mahaska the kids run laps for P.E.  They get shoes (paper mementos of their hard work) per so many laps.  And at the end of the year they find out how many miles they ran throughout the school year.  I'm a big fan of the program.  Running is the easiest form of exercise, requires no athletic talent (hence why I do it), and no equipment other than shoes (also a bonus).  Kincaid has enjoyed it.  Every Monday and Wednesday he gets off the bus and tells me how many laps he ran that day. 

Last weekend I ran the State Fairgrounds 5K.  Kincaid chose to do the Kid's Fun Run (really he just wanted the ribbon).  He was nervous before lining up (much like me), but found he loved it!  He loved Michael and me cheering him on, taking his picture, and praising him on a job well done.  I think he'll do more Kid's Runs in the future. 






This past Saturday he woke up wanting to go for a run with me.  He knows running is part of my daily routine.  So, after his afternoon nap we headed to town.  I was a little nervous at how far he'd make it before complaining about sore legs, being thirty, or hot.  He surprised me and didn't complain once.  I had to tell him to slow his pace!  His little legs were pounding out the pavement. 

We ran a little over a mile on our first run (it was dark).  We decided to make it our special time.  He wants to do it every Saturday.  I told him we could go on days he doesn't have P.E. too.  I loved the excitement in his voice.  I may have a new running partner yet! 

Now if only we could get Michael to join us.....