For most of our training, The Hubs and I can work out a schedule that leaves one of us at home with the boys while the other of us is out for a run or a ride. Occasionally, there’s a short amount of overlap time (my boys are 12 and 10 – trust me, they can turn on the TV and pour their own cereal while we’re out). Now that The Hubs is deep in Half Iron training, though, it’s getting trickier to get in my long runs and bricks. Today, we solved the problem by taking the boys out to the lake and getting in some of their tri training, too.
The kids, of course, were completely on board with this because exercise is way more fun when you call it “training.” Likewise, that boring old peanut butter toast tasted so much better because we were “fueling,” and everyone loves bragging about it later, a.k.a “blogging.”
We left the house nice and early, but it was already creeping into the 70s when we arrived at the lake. The Hubs set off for his long-ass bike ride and I got in the water for a little OWS practice. Since it wasn’t actually on the training schedule for today, I didn’t push my pace or my distance, I just enjoyed the feel of the water and only ended up swimming about 400 meters. Then Big Boy and Little Boy got some open water training in and they did awesome! My boys are like fearless fish in our pool, so I wasn’t worried about them having any of my panic issues.
Middle Name Marie says
If by family “training” you mean laying out on a boat, then, yes, we did some of that this weekend.
So great that you are raising healthy little triathletes.
ajh says
Sounds like a lot of fun with your kids. I love how they are into the whole training thing and the vocab! Sounds like a great day.
Char says
I just love that the whole family is getting out and exercising – and looking like they’re loving it.
Heather says
The first 2 pictures of your boys made me smile! That’s so cool that your whole family is able to get out and do all of those things together!
~Andrea~ says
I love this. You have such a cute family. How awesome that you all spent a day “training” together. Great stuff for the kids. I remember growing up watching my mom play raquetteball at the gym. It left a great impression on me. Now, my kids dress up with my Road ID and headband and love to go outside to get ready for a run. Super Cute!
Heather says
Nice job to your whole fam! The pic of your boys in their goggles is so cute. 🙂
While we were golfing today, Sophie wanted to run and she kept saying “I’m almost to the finish line mom!” Love it.
Aimee (I Tri To Be Me) says
What a great family day! That is so awesome that your boys are at an age and ability to exercise with you! My boys are 3 and 5, so I cannot wait until they can do that too!
Average A says
If only all families could involve physical activities in the time they spend together — this is so much more meaningful than video games, going out to eat, or hell, even worrying about paces and times. Good on ya for doing this with them. Looks like a blast!
xoxo,
A
Johann says
That is great! I try to get my family running and hiking while I do long training runs on trails in nature reserves sometimes. They love it and can then support me at the same time. The way you did the family training is awesome!
Candice @ I Have Run says
LOVE IT!! I love that your kids are so into “training” and hope someday I can say the same thing about my girls. Great job on your run in the heat!