But, at the San Antonio Road Runners Fun Run (free!!) at McAllister Park recently, he ran a total of FOUR miles. That's a long way for a person with little legs.
The event is basically three runs- an 800 m., a 1 mile, and a 2.5 mile (sometimes 3- it depends). Anyone who completes all three gets a little trophy. Stefan wanted that trophy.
I took all of the kids, and I had figured that I'd be spectating with Stefan and Austin after they ran the 100 m. kids' run. But being around a bunch of runners is motivating even to tiny tots! I ended up running the 800 with Austin and then, Stefan was convinced that he was going to run the 2.5 mile race for the trophy.
So I ran with him. In jeans. Not my smartest clothing choice ever, but it won't be a mistake that I repeat. The sacrifices we make for our children!
The race was very hard for him. He'd already run over 1.5 miles that morning in the other races, and he started out tired (but motivated). He kept a running commentary (Stefan is a talker!) throughout the race, and everything he said has been said (or thought) by every runner in every race.
At the start: This is great! I'm going to get a trophy. I'm chasing the [lead] guy on that bike. Is that a deer? It's pretty out here.
A little farther: This is hard. I think I should walk.
I CAN'T do this. That little girl just passed me. I am last. Well, second to last because you're behind me, Mom.
Is that lady behind me? I'm not last! I'm going to run.
She passed me! I'm not doing this anymore. Carry me. [I told him runners don't get carried.] Then just leave me here.
Did your watch buzz? How fast am I going? That's so slow! I'm terrible and I'm slow! I am NOT good at running.
Do they have a trophy for second to last?
Is that the end? No, it's not the end. Why did I sign up for this one?
It's the finish line. I can't make it. It's too far.
I am never doing this again.
Where's my trophy?
This trophy is cool. I did it! When I do this next time, will they give me another trophy?
