Comments on: it runs in the family

By: Cait

Cait — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:49:52 +0000

My dad got me into running, but it was my mom who encouraged me to compete! She taught me to set goals and push boundaries, and I learned best from emulating her. Brian Andreas has a great sketch that sums it up “She taught me to run proud and remember that you are alive.” http://justwailon.com/2011/04/14/run-proud-and-remember-you-are-alive/

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Tue, 03 May 2011 19:05:20 +0000

I can’t relate to this more. This is my Mom and I together! My Mom ahas inspired me to start running and keep up my goals and set new ones. She too has this competitive edge, and it has also rubbed off on me also! Great article!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 06:07:33 +0000

wow. so awesome. really inspiring to see three generations of women focused on running. to me, it’s a metaphor for strength, determination, tenacity, and will. very admirable.

By: Suzanne Williams

Suzanne Williams — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:05:21 +0000

Determination is key. Just 3months ago my mom was going through breast cancer and a mastectomy and I was going through a molar pregnancy. Two very difficult things. The great part is that the strength of my mother is what got me through my ordeal. Strange we went through life changing times at the same time. Thank God for my mom!
Suzanne Williams

By: Tannis

Tannis — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:59:28 +0000

I wasnt feeling so healthy and started running. It was a slow process where initially I could barely make it a few blocks. I am proud to say a year later, I am down forty pounds but this is now a family affair. My youngest comes along for the ride in his stroller and my older children run or ride their bike alongside. Its a great way to stay fit together and I hope I create a love of this activity for my children!

By: Lou

Lou — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 01:06:52 +0000

My mum got me into yoga. She kept asking me to come, and telling me how good it was, I kept making excuses. One day I couldn’t find any more excuses so I went, and I fell in love. I now practice every day and kick her butt a little to get on the mat more! Apart from all the love, and giving birth to me etc, yoga was the best gift my mother could ever have given me. It is my home, and we connect together on the mat, there is nothing quite as special as savasana with your fingers curled lightly around your mum’s! We now have our wonderful teachers bugging us to do our teacher training together!