Mini-marathoners

Simone was upset most of the day because yesterday she was told her class would run a 2km race at a big track and field event for kids and their families this afternoon and Simone did NOT want to run.  We picked her up from school before her class went to sports, but still all went to the event, which was at a big sports field that I had never been to before.  Amazingly, after about 20 minutes there, Simone decided she would run after all (thank God we brought her running shoes "just in case") - as long as I would run with her.

So, we DID IT!   We held hands most of the time and it was kind of fun running on paths through the woods.  And yes, we both sweat - a lot - even though it was actually only a little over a mile!  Good thing the event took place in January when the temp was around 85, rather than in April when it will likely be over 100.

Simone is very proud of this accomplishment and, on the way home, was even talking about running in a 3km or 5km race later in our time here.  And I even came in first among parents running the 2k (well, okay, I also came in last - i.e. I was the only parent to run with the kids - even though everyone was encouraged to do so).  Woo hoo!