25 Things

Earlier Facebook days— who remembers the “25 Things About You” list in the notes function?  I do! I made a list 25 bright points while I ran my neighborhood loop and exercised with my kids during spring break. 

25 Things About Running the Circle
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1. I stepped out and decided to run instead of rowing on my back porch.
2. My kids asked to scooter along during the run— hooray!
3. Time for a longer run with the kids home for spring break.
4. Sunshine and cool weather in Charleston, SC made for perfect running weather.
5. I remember to start my Garmin. 
6. My dog heeled next to me during the entire run…even after watching birds, passing squirrels and several other furry friends.
7. And my dog did not try to jump up and bite the leash!
8. I wore the right shorts— a pair that didn’t cause chaffing.
9. Luckily, I spotted the dog poop (not from my dog) on the sidewalk before stepping on it!
10. There are many lovely gardens in my neighborhood.
11. Successfully worked on my 360 breathing technique while running.
12. I measured the loop around my neighborhood— .62 miles.
13. My kids loved racing each other on their scooters while I ran. 
14. My running sneakers are still in good condition after bike riding in a rainstorm.
15. Runners wave exchanges with fellow runners in the neighborhood.
16. There were much fewer no-see-um bugs while running mid-day. 
17. Switching gears from running with a dog running leash attached to my waist, to using our regular leather leash and holding it with my hand.  The change has offered more stability while running with the dog. 
18. Stop-look-listen-wait for me…my kids know and follow this pedestrian rule (it may seem like an obvious lesson all kids allow, but I have seen SO MANY kids in our neighborhood roll right into the road without stopping).  Being able to do this makes for less stress!
19. A neighbor trimmed their trees along the sidewalk to form an arch to walk/run through.  It’s a neat aspect when running loops around the neighborhood.
20. Passing my yard to grab a sip of water out of my water bottle. 
21. Running 4 miles.
22. Walking with the kids while cooling down after a run and watching them find and collect “nature treasures”.
23. My kids convincing me to do some post run strength training in the yard, which included an obstacle course!
24. A new overhead squat PR.
25. Cheese and crackers for a post run snack!

Post workout hugs with the dog!

This was a great run/exercise session in preparation for summer break coming at the beginning of June.  I may have to run the neighborhood loop or run 400 loops around the track with the kids more times than I would prefer, but I know that we will be able to make it enjoyable!  And as the seasons change, I’m sure I’ll compile another “25 things” list about running my neighborhood loop.  I know many Stroller Warrior members have repetitive loops/paths that they run with their kids.  What are a few enjoyable aspects of these repetitive running courses?  

Happy Running!

​Rose :)