It has been a long month without my running partner. She has been doing her runs in Texas, enjoying the mild warmth and humidity (which she loves) that January offers. I have been running in the cold, dark basement on my treadmill. But I will still take that over the humidity! =)
Last week we had a couple of BEAUTIFUL days which were really odd for January but who am I to question such a gift? So Emma and I hit the trail with her scooter in hand. It was so nice after doing nothing but runs on the treadmill. Em's asked if we could go all the way to the bridge. I was a little concerned since that was about a 3 mile run round trip, so I asked if she was sure she wanted to go that far? She insisted that is what she really wanted to do, so we headed out. It was the best run that I have had for months. My breathing pattern was good, my legs were strong and the weather was perfect! It felt so good. We got 1 1/2 miles out and got to the bridge and I started to turn around. Emma asked if we could sit on the bench for a few minutes and have a little picnic (eating her granola bar she stashed in her pocket). I really didn't want to because I was in a great pattern but told myself that I needed to make this moment about her and enjoy some time and the weather with my baby. So, I cuddled up next to her on the bench and took in some of the scenery.
After a chunk of time passed I told her we needed to start heading back to the car. She informed me that her legs were just too tired and she didn't think she could do it. Frustration... I knew this would happen! We didn't have much choice since the car was 1 1/2 miles away! So, I talked her into giving it a try (explained that she had no choice except for being left on the trail- motivation!)and asked her to ride her scooter to the next bench and we could sit and rest there. With just a small amount of whining (only all the way to the next bench) she made it. Once again, just when I was feeling like I was in a good pattern it was time to stop. LOL. But I had promised so I sat down on the bench with her. She quickly noticed that someone had used chalk on the trail and made a hop-scotch. Em's instantly jumped up and bounced all over that hop-scotch! It was so amazing to me that her legs were strong enough to enjoy such a thing. =) After watching her for several minutes, I suggested we start heading down the trail again. The poor little dear, all of sudden she lost all of her strength and had to sit down again! Shocking, huh?
After several more rounds of hopscotch and the sun getting ready to go down I convinced her to make the last stretch to the car. We eventually made it back to the car. It was not the best run but it was time well spent with my littlest angel who needs time on the trail with her mom too. It did make me miss Manda that much more and look forward to running with her later in the Spring. It's days like that when I just have to get on my knees and thank our Father for the blessings and the beauty in my life.
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