I asked Tayson if he wanted to do a run with me and he said yes. There were 2 options a 1 mile fun run and a 5K. For some reason I let Tayson pick (I should know better .... I'm the mom). He picked the 5K of course and it was very mentally challenging. I knew it wouldn't be a hard run for us so I went with the girls that morning for a nice tough 6 mile run hurried home to pick up Tayson and we headed to the race.
When the race started Tayson took off fast - we were around a 6:00 min/mile pace for about 200 meters then he was done. Completely done. He couldn't believe that we weren't even 1 mile yet. Talking him through the first mile was BRUTAL. I was frustrated that he didn't want to do it when he was the one who picked the 5K. Finally we got a rhythm down and managed to finish the race averaging 13:08 min/miles. We would run a few blocks then walk several blocks. Once it was over Tayson was so happy and proud that he finished. He was excited to buy a wear the race shirt all day.
I really am very proud of him for doing it, I just wish that he wouldn't beat himself up the entire time he's trying. For some reason if he's not the best he just won't do it. Sound familiar???? Oh yes, I'm totally like that with stuff. I don't have to be the best I knew from birth I would never be the best (thanks to Sherry always being better than me at everything) but I hate to do something that I'm not good at (i.e. bowling, mini golf, etc). I hope I can help teach him how to deal with it so he enjoys trying and doing new things.
Before the race (I love that his hat is on the outside)
9 out of 12 of the girls from the Wasatch Back team (housewives of the UC) were at the race. We got a picture with 7 of us. Steph & Suzette were there too but with all of our kiddos it was hard to all get together.
Leigh Anne, Jen, Laurie, Melissa, Gretchen, Me & Traci
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