I have a "coach" for the marathon!

[PRINCESS VIJA]

My DS(8) knows I want to get healthier. He wants to be my walking partner and work up to jogging partner (that is me that has to work up to it )

Today we went on our first "health walk" together. I told him about the marathon and he got excited and decided that he would be my coach! He actually said that he was going to "kick my but into working hard" (We had a talk about appropriate words to use while speaking to your mother after that comment, but it was sort of cute )

I wonder if I will survive his plans for me????

I am a very lucky lady! I know that this is going to be some great quality time between us, that I hope we can continue after the marathon and keep being running partners!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

come in all different sizes don't they!! May your training be a wonderful time for both of you.

Go Princess go!!!

 

[KathyTX]

Oh, Vija!!! How wonderful to have a coach who loves you so much!

My DS(10) is probably my biggest WW supporter. He helps me count points, tries to help me choose appropriate snacks, and cheers me on when I'm exercising!

You have found one geat coach- one who will stick with you and help celebrate your successes. And one who will also reap the benefits of having a healthier mom for years to come. Give him a big hug from me!

 

[Debbie]

Oh Vija, that is too cute! My DD will bike to see if I'm okay on my walk, she giggles as I do WATP, but she was the first to notice, You can run farther, now, mom! AND she'd probably want to come to WDW for the marathon-if she but knew!

One real plus, you can hug your coach as he puts you through the moves!

 

[karebear1]

Vija- I think we will have to desing a special coach shirt for your little man! You listen to him now Vija- he only has your best interest in heart!

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

Thanks for the sweet replies!!!

karebear1, You have given me a GREAT idea! Wouldn't it be great to surprise him with a tshirt on race day that says something like "I coached my mom to run the 1/2 marathon" or something like that! He would be so proud!

 

[RaySharpton]

You have your very own, dear angel helping you.

You can do it.

God bless, best wishes, and encouragement, RaySharpton

 

[TigH]

Awwww, what a sweetie he is! Ha, kick your butt into working hard! I had to laugh at that!

Have fun and enjoy working out with your coach! I know you will both benefit from the time together, and just think of how great he will feel to know he had a hand in helping his mom get into shape! That is just sooooo sweet!!!!

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

That is so sweet. What a great supporter you have there!
Good luck to you both! I like the t-shirt idea.

Melissa

 

[ohMom]

that is so cool! I keep meaning to get my oldest DD out for more walks that we'd both benefit from and our dog as well. Do you think I could get one of those t-shirts for my 4 legged walking partner??

 

[geetey]

Oh Vija! That's so sweet of your DS! I bet he will make a great coach. What a sweetheart!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I think you are one lucky mom. You have fun.