My DS ran his first 5k!

[MMEand1]

I posted a week or so ago about my 3yo DS being very active, well, we ran in a 5k (3.1 miles) today to support NF and he ran the ENTIRE thing!!! Every time I asked him if he needed to take a break and ride in the stroller or walk, he would say "No mom, gotta run!" We would get near someone in front of us and he would say "Mom, we need to pass them." Then, we would pass them and he would say "We did it!! Let's go, go, go!!"

One lady remarked that she could not believe she was being passed by a 3 yo! We had teenage boys running with him for a minute and cheering him on and at every stop along the way, all the volunteers would cheer for him and that really pumped him up!

I am so proud of my little Forrest Gump! We bought him a kids treadmill so that he can run when it rains and/or we just can't take him to the track!

Hope you have a great weekend!
Mariah P.

[Wife_and_mommy]

WHAT A CUTIE!! And what an accomplishment. Wow is all I can say.

Thanks for sharing the pics. :)



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[kaylinsmommy2]

Whoa! That is amazing! I'm guessing we'll see him at the summer Olympics in 10 years, then? I'll keep an eye out for him. ;)

Caroline
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[american_mama]

Mariah; I liked your original story so much I told it to two people, including my DH who is former sprinter and huge track and field fan. We call our girls "track star" as nicknames in our household. I will be showing him this link for sure and won't be surprised if my DD is in a fun run sometime soon. Daddy would ADORE it and me, well, I'm in favor of whatever tires her out!

What's a kid's treadmill?

Your DS looks adorable. Look at that arm action!

[MMEand1]

It's a treadmill for kids ages 3-8 (I think) that does not have a motor, so it cannot throw them off if they quit running. It goes only as fast as they do. It has a little odometer that keeps track of their time and distance and what-not. Here is the link we bought ours from: http://familyentertainment.ca/index.php?action=kidsfitness
They are selling them for $40 plus s/h (an additional $30!!). The cheapest I saw them aside from this was on amazon for $99 plus $25 s/h, so this works out better. We also are getting him the rowing machine and excersize bike, just to mix things up a little (so he won't get bored on just one thing). I figured that for that price, him sleeping through the night is well worth it!

Definatly put her in a fun run! We had a great time and it was for a good cause. After the run, they had a BBQ and gave out little prize bags (coupons, water bottles, frisbee, Oral-B toothbrush, etc). There were clowns and a moon bounce, and one of the local radio stations was broadcasting from the site. We are signed up for another one in May, but I hope to be able to find one a little sooner...maybe in April.

Perhaps our little runners will meet up in Olympic Village one day!!
Mariah P.

[mamalia]

Wow, that is amazing!! He looks so "buff" too!

Malia

[mudder17]

Woohoo! I've been thinking of you guys ever since you posted the original story. He sounds like he's found his hobby! :) Those pictures look great and I agree with PP that he looks so buff. Congratulations to your little guy!


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[ChunkyNicksChunkyMom]

Run Forrest, Run!!!

Susan

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[bostonsmama]

That's so awesome! He must be so proud of himself! What a way to encourage a lifetime of health and self esteem. :)

I nannied for a long distance marathon runner whose 7 yr old DD started running half marathons at the age of 5. The mother even ran up until 8 months pregnant with her second (wowza!)...and her littlest DD is now running, too. I always admired their energy and healthy lifestyle.

Anyways, congrats to you all!
Larissa

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[stella]

that is so awesome!! What a great day!!

[mommy111]

Wow!!! That's all I can say. Like you said in your original post, you need to bottle and sell this stuff!

[kozachka]

I am just so impressed! What a great way to tire an active toddler out. Maybe I should try something like this with my DS.

[Katia]

That's so great! I'll have to keep that in mind -- I have a similarly energetic two-year-old DS. In fact, I was going to reply to your previous post but then...I don't know...DS ran off somewhere and I had to chase after him! ;-)

Katia
DS 2003

[mamamayi]

I also remembered your first post and could hardly wait for this post to open so I could read it! The pictures are so cute! I think it's simply amazing that he is so young and enjoying running this much. Thanks for your story.

[mommy_someday]

Wow, Mariah! He's amazing (not like we don't know where he got it from, though ;) )! Had I been on the sidelines, I would've definitely been cheering on #33! Thanks for sharing!

[ErinMC]

Wow, that's great! And such cute pictures too :-)

Erin
Mom to Chase 2/04
. . . and another little guy coming in early June . . .

[KrisM]

Wow! That is just awesome.

[kelly ann]

That is amazing! I was just impressed that my 3 year old walked around our Super Target last Friday evening with out needing the cart :) You must be so proud of your future ironman!!!

[SeekerMage]

Holy Cow! Im REALLY impressed....go baby go. He looks soo cute...glad you all had a great time. Definitely something for the scrapbook. Great Job little guy. :)

[starrynight]

Wow I would be so proud!!! He is adorable :).

[zoestargrove]

That is the best story! WOW, He did amazing and the pictures of him running are adorable! What a handsome little man you have!

My son runs and hikes with us too, but we've never thought of trying a race! When he was one, we nick named him one mile Kael (pronounced like Kyle) because he'd run around the block with us..which was just shy of a mile.

that kid exercise equipment is hysterically cute! Have he used them yet?

Kelly

[Corie]

Yeah!! That is so awesome!!

Make sure you tell him, "Way To Go!!" :)


My daughter ran a one-mile Fun Run when she was 2 yrs. old.
She had a great time! There was another little girl running
with her mom so we all ran together.
We were the last 4 runners to cross the finish line! :)

[TraciG]

WOW !!! Never heard of a kids treadmill , does he like it ?

[MMEand1]

We have not gotten it yet, so I am pretty psyched! We also got the bike and rowing machine. I don't know who is more excited...him or me!!

Oh, and we finishe at least 30 minutes before the last person crossed the finish line!

Mariah P.

[ribbit1019]

I would have collapsed before 1K!!! So cute!

Christy
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[Eloise36]

Way to go!!!

[kimbe]

I am so impressed. DH is too! The pictures are absoultely adorable! He would be a GREAT personal trainer! I think my favorite part is the "We need to pass them!" What a competitor! Too cute! Great Job!