I guess it was always pre-destined that my kids would become runners (although time will tell if it sticks). I was lucky enough to run to the bitter end of both pregnancies, albeit running was much more like slogging at that point.
We introduced my son to the baby jogger by about two months and it became a regular part of our routine. When my daughter came along, the single jogger became a double, although I’ll admit this wasn’t my favorite way to go.
Before long, my son was big enough to ride his bike alongside us for short runs. His next step was to participate in the local one-mile fun runs. Never one to be
Now she runs alongside me
left out, my daughter soon followed suit, walk/running them as young as three.
These days, my now 10-yr. old son runs 5ks every couple of months with me alongside him serving as pacer. He sets his goal time and I help him find the right pace. My daughter? She’s signed on for her first season of cross-country with my running club’s Junior Striders training program. They meet twice a week for practice and soon start up weekend meets.
Post Turkey Trot last year
The future? If my son keeps it up, I’m betting he’ll be leaving me in the dust by the time he’s 12 or 13, at least at 5ks. And that’s fine by me.
Whether or not they stick with running–a big unknown. I’m not going to push it. Who knows if they’ll learn to love it the way I do?
I will, however, keep my fingers crossed.
That’s awesome that you’re passing down your love of running. If we ever have kids, I want to be you!
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I remember when my son got faster than me. I remember it well. It was a bitter/sweet moment.
I am still better at endurance though… for now…
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I love the new look!
I sure hope at least one of my boys falls in love with tuning like I have. I am thinking maybe Milo will. He is the super athletic one of the bunch.
Leo and I figure the best way to get our future kids interested in running is to keep running ourselves. Looks like it’s working for you!
Congrats on the move and new look!
Isn’t it cool to see where your children’s path takes them (as long as it’s good
). I always thought my daughter would be a runner, she loved to run in small races…until she hit middle school and it was uncool I guess. I’m so happy that at least one of my 3 has taken up running….and yeah, he instantly surpassed me his freshman year – I felt like we never got on the same pace page, he went from running slower than me the start of his freshman year of xc to running way faster than me 3 months later. 
I’ve said this before but the one thing that totally appeals to me about having kids is watching them grow up to run…seriously how silly is that
I’m an addict!
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I love this post! So happy that you’ve raised happy, healthy kids! I hope my boys find a love for exercise and find something active that they LOVE to do! My oldest did his first 1K a few months ago and he loved it! I’m glad it’s cooling off, so we can sign him up to run with us again
oh and totally diggin the new site
so cute! so you have 2 of them? When did your son start w/ the bike next to you? I’m so excited for diaper dashes! The double jogger is a beast.
Thats adorable…I’ll admit that I’ve been looking at fall runs keeping in mind I’d like Jacob to have the chance to run one of the kids runs.
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I love that you’ve got them hooked already. It’ll serve them so well in the long run (really bad pun that shouldn’t be acknowledged). My two eldest went out for a run together last night and it filled me with an enormous amount of satisfaction.
I hope they always love running–it’s a wonderful gift you’ve given them. I hope my kids love it too. We spent this morning volunteering at an aid station at the Boulder Marathon and we try to get them into “kids’ races” whenever we can. I’m not going to push it much beyond things like that–hope it just comes naturally watching us.
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That’s fantastic the kids are running with you!! My kids are just starting to do that as well. They just joined Cross Country at their elementary school. I hope they find the love we have for running!!
Love that your running club has a ‘junior group’. Sounds like they are definitely like their mom! So great.
This is so great. I can’t wait until my daughters and son get older and can run with me. And I super duper love your site and want one just like it!! And you even have all these great ways to still follow you. Did you get help with this? And why misszippy1? Did someone already have misszippy.com? Someone already has Runninghood.com and had Runninghood on twitter so I had to do Runninghood1.
Love the new blog!!
I like the new digs! And I LOVE that your kids are following in your foot steps!
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Wow! Your site looks awesome!!!!! Love this post.. But I always love your posts!
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super awesome!
and congrats on the site move. I’m slacking…need to do it myself
Too cool. Glad they took to running, they should have a great time enjoying the outdoors as they go through school.
I used running to sort out all of the fun frustrations that adolescence brought on me.
Best of luck to all of you
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You’re so fortunate to run with your kids. It’s going to be exciting watching your son get faster and faster.
I get to run with my dog and since there are no kids, make the best of it.
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How amazing! I admire those Mama/baby teams I see out running:)
Oh and lovin your new WP site! Makes me think again about making the switch!
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love, love, love that they are into running! you are such a positive role model!
So nice when they have the ability and desire to do what you love too. After my first two were not inclined to love running I thought my hope was over. However my littlest might just be the one to hang in there with me. Either way, I will still keep showing them all that daily purposeful movement is a requirement just like brushing their teeth, a means to a healthier more fulfilling life. Who knows what they might end up incorporating into their own lives in time.
Thanks for the heads up on the switch.
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LOVE the new site! Looks great!
So awesome.
Your kids sound like they will become awesome runners! I love it when families race together.
I think that is awesome! I am an avid reader and did books on tape to my bump through both of my pregnancies. Lo and behold both of my daughters share my love of all things written.
Aww! How cool!! If I ever have kids (which is unlikely) I hope they will become runners and experience the joy I have over the years. If not, I hope they can find a similar joy in something else, equally as beneficial. Your kiddos are so cute! I hope it sticks too. How could it not, with a mama like you?
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I love the look of the new blog, is this wordpress? It looks very “put together”.
I wish my daughter would love to run, but she just does not like to put forth any effort that makes her sweat. Sigh. So that is very cool that your son has taken an interest in running.
I hope you are doing well. Jill has kept me posted on your feet issues; I’ve been thinking about you! Hang in there……
Love this! What a special thing for y’all to share! And what a great example you are to him!