Nearly 3 years ago, I wrote about the “future runner” on his way into our lives and posted this photo from my wife’s ultrasound:
And then a few months later there was another “future runner” post, which had the real foot prints from the little man:
Then just a few days into Conner’s life, I took this photo of him in my favorite running visor:
Fast forward nearly 2 and a half years and you have this, his first race, a quarter-mile fun run:
The important thing about my son’s first race is that he had fun and was really looking forward to it. When my wife signed him up nearly three weeks ago he was ready to go right away. Conner loves running and really enjoys getting outside for a walk nearly every day, which often turns into a run. I know how important it is for healthy habits like this to begin now and I’m really looking forward to seeing what he wants to do running wise down the road.
Before I get too ahead of myself, though, I’m enjoying soaking up this moment. I’m so proud of him both as a father and as a runner.
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omg, cutest post EVER. Love the progression of photos. Congratulations to both of you.
Precious! I can hear your pride. Go, Conner, go!
That is awesome!! Caroline loves to run too. It is fun to watch them get excited about something that we enjoy!!
How adorable is that!! Keep up the good work, Connor, David and Christina!!
Awesome! My DD is almost 4 and I'm hoping to do a 1 mile fun run with her next year. I haven't seen any quarter milers, but that's a great distance for their age. Great job, Connor!
He did great !! So glad that I could see his first run.
SO EXCELLENT for Connor!
Nice work, dad.
Loved this blog post.
Thanks for sharing it.
That's just awesome. My son enjoys running with me in little bits and spurts too, I'll have to keep my ears open for a similar kids race around here.
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Brandon, kids races are awesome for not only seeing your own kid(s) do it, but to watch that front pack just going all out. You can learn a lot by watching a kid.