A view from the sidelines

One big advantage of being injured and having to take a bit of time off from running has been that I’ve been able to support my wife’s running a bit more.

Last week she did the ADRA half marathon. Originally we were both going to do it but I wasn’t running anymore so she had to do it by herself.  This worked out really nicely in a way in that I could take our daughter along to cheer for her.  And boy did we cheer.  We drove our to a few spots around the course and cheered her on.  I’m pleased to report that it seemed to help as she smashed her half marathon PR by about 5 minutes.  Worryingly, the first words out of her mouth at the finish line were “Damn, I didn’t quite beat your PR!”  I think I’m going to have to do a bit of speed work!

Today she did the Women’s Sculpt 6K (should be called the Sculpt 6.5K!) and we were onsite to cheer again.  She was doing it with a friend from my daughter’s daycare and I got volunteered to look after the kids:

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They were real little angels and had a great time.

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December 4, 2011 | Filed Under fitness 

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2 Responses to “A view from the sidelines”

  1. BrandonNo Gravatar on December 4th, 2011 5:04 pm

    Looks like some great daddy-daughter bonding time cheering mom on!
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  2. David H. on December 5th, 2011 1:06 am

    I found when I was injured last year that watching was actually motivating. It’s fun, yet at the same time it’s very hard. Good thing you have some great company!!

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