Day 311: Inspiration

Today, I had the opportunity to chat with some friends - always a nice opportunity!

Our chatting turned to exercise - my walking with the children, the best bike routes, hitting the gym and training for a race.

One of the mother's trained for the last 2 months to run a race last night. Her youngest son participated in a fun run, her husband ran a marathon (this morning) and my friend and her 2 teenage daughters ran a race as well (I don't remember how long).

My friend told me that her goal was to run the entire distance - which she did! The inspiration comes from the surprise of beating her two daughters. That's ride, a 40-something mother beat her two teenage daughters in a race.

Why?

I am not sure because I didn't see the race, but my friend thinks it is because she spent two months training while her daughters sort of trained - did enough to meet requirements for school, but nothing extra for this particular race.

Now, that is inspirational.

If I tried to race my children, right now, I would lose. I know that for a fact....however, I am now wondering if I trained, if I put the time and energy in could I beat my children in a race? Would I have the endurance to go the distance?

I am kind of liking this idea. Showing my children what their "old" mom is capable of...after some training!

Happy Walking!