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Running with Conner
Tuesday, May 27, 2008

OK, after the first week, I was down about 5 lb., mostly through cutting out most snacks and making some healthier meal choices. Oh, and a bit of running.  I've now done 3 miles a day for the last 7 days, except one day when I did the elliptical machine at the Alticor fitness center. 

I would like to set the goal of doing the Riverbank Run here in GR, which is the national 25K championship race (15 miles for most of us), but that requires a whole different level of commitment which I'd really have to make sometime late this fall.  A co-worker here ran it this year and started training seriously before Christmas (the run is in May). 

The BEST thing, however, is that this weekend I went running with my 14-year-old son Conner twice. He is finishing 8th grade and did X-country and Track (1600m and 800m) this past year.  He wants to try out for high school cross country this fall, but hasn't done the 5K distance in the past (Middle School cross country was 1.5 miles).  SO, we've talked about running together at least twice a week.  What's great about running with someone is that you push each other.  I noticed a huge difference between running with and without him.  Plus, you hold each other accountable.  And, in this case, what a HUGE way to bond with your teen son. 

I'm looking forward to getting back in shape and spending more time with Conner on the streets of GR.  Maybe we both can train for the Riverbank Run.  Hmmmm.....

Conner

Conner



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rdknyvr said:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 #

So Robin, have you done both of the Gensona DNA tests, and have you done the online Personalized Health Questionnaire? Seems like it should be part of your overall game plan... :)

Serious question, looking forward to your answer. :)

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EDITOR'S NOTE:  Nope, haven't done that yet.  You're right, it should be part of my overall game plan.  I have done internal health questionnaires that are part of Alticor's "Optimal You" program, however.  I'll have to make it part of my plan to do the Gensona tests as well.   -- RL

TWS said:
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 #

Thanks for sharing your progress. I think the partner approach is a great idea. Not to mention great bonding time like you said. I have two sons myself (albeit not quite old enough for a 5K) ;-)

Jackie Luymes said:
Friday, July 11, 2008 #

Robin, too bad we don't live closer. On May 10th, I ran in the Mississauga Marathon 10K Run. Running conditions were perfect and the course is very scenic along the shores of Lake Ontario. In order to train, I was a parent volunteer for the running club twice a week with Ben at his school. This was my second 10K run and the motto that kept me going was, 'Too compete is to complete!' I have all the confidence that you and Conner can do the Riverbank Run.

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