It’s about damn time! Asher’s new wheels came in and let’s just say it’s love at first site. Took longer than expected, hiccups along the way but we have it now and there are miles of smiles to come!
This moment was made possible by so many of you in this running community. So many of you who have seen Asher through his successes and challenges, supported our family and stood by us over the past several years. Without YOU this new chapter would have remained unwritten. THANK YOU!
Special day alert! It’s Dave’s birthday! Wishing my BFF, my partner since the “1900s” π (1995 to be clear), my always down to explore new paths and try new things the happiest birthday! The kids and I love you lots and so glad you were able to get your day off of work ππ
Surprised? You and me both kid! We actually got through that run and you tossing your fidget overboard multiple times. The laugh you did as I had to turn back was both funny AND button pushing. You did approve of the music today, clapping and singing along. Thank you Lizzo, Tems and Usher π
ID: Asher and Paula stand in front the a blue door. They are looking at each other. Asher has his mouth open. He is wearing a blue ice cream print shirt and great shorts. Paula is smiling. She is wearing a yellow tank top and pink shorts
Sometimes we do other things besides run π. Last night, family bike ride minus the other 3 boys as they had pre scheduled stuff. Triple digits didn’t stop us. Sunscreen + music = will enjoy outdoors!
In the before times, we would put on an event annually - #active4asher. It coincided with #rarechromosomeawarenessweek and his birthday. We did this for 6 years and it was such a beautiful, wonderful, humbling experience. The outpouring of love and support from near and far was something our family embraced. We miss those days. When we started, around his 1st birthday it was to encourage people to appreciate the power of movement and to use that appreciation to include others into this world of running. All kinds of people. People such as Asher who until he was almost 4 he couldn’t walk. Running with him in the stroller was a way to include him in the outdoors, include him movement that gives this feeling of freedom. So today we look back on this time with immense gratitude and hope that next year we can get back to #active4asher π. Also we look back and celebrate another amazing year with our Asher - HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY Asher.
Go explore! Love getting to lace up and discover new paths around town with Paula. In just a week we have discovered two new trails, freshly paved and not a single person in site any time we have been on them. So new that there were fields surrounding us! It’s one of our favorite things to do running - find new paths, get “lost”, search for ways to get around town by simply running.
Spent the day outdoors enjoying the time with Paula and the boys. Smelling like the outdoors when coming in the house reminds us of when we were younger playing outside ALL day. βοΈWe ran, rode & walked today. Trifecta! ππ½βοΈπ΄π½βοΈπΆπ½βοΈWith our not-so-little-anymore “G Money” turning 19 tomorrow, we’re grateful to have spent time with him this weekend too. #celebrate #family #birthday
#medalmonday Ran a race Sunday just to try to vibe off the energy and motivation that often comes with it. Took it casual + a little extra just to make sure to give us a enough space from crowds. It almost felt like our 2019 stroller racing days! Except Asher is 3 years older, heavier, more opinionated about his music and has a way better throwing arm of all his things. Ha!
It was warm, little shade but can’t beat a start line a mile from our doorstep. Thanks to everyone who tolerated our music and my bad singing (and run dancing) along the course and thank you to @darren_suen for the positive vibes/kind words on the course!
Race day + extra miles to end at 8 miles for the day and a venti Starbucks drink.
Running of the Elk Half Marathon/5k/10k tomorrow morning! It’s most likely going to be a warm, breezy morning but surely runners are still going to enjoy their miles π Who’s running? Spectating?
Nearly a 10k of my 8 mile run at lunch ALL on a newly expanded @cityofeg trail. Hell yes!!!! Get out and explore everyone! Grab a friend (βπΎ) and take a new path, go the other direction, find out where the road leads! It hardly ever disappoints.
Friday! We are so happy for Friday. Long week, ending it with a little joy - running!
What’s brought YOU joy this week or even just today? Celebrate the small things that put a smile on your face.
ID: Asher and mom standing in front of garage door. Asher in grey pants, green top and lanyard looking to the side and slightly up at mom. Mom in red tank top has hands on Asher’s shoulders. She is bending down at Asher’s side and looking at him. They are smiling at each other.
Allergy season is bad enough without the wind, cue in the mask and sunglasses! LOL but seriously it helps.
Any other seasonal allergy sufferers out there? Tips or tricks that help you with outdoors runs during this time?
It’s been slightly more than a decade of this running thing for me and about as long being a stroller runner. It’s no longer run all the miles, never skip a Monday, never regret a run lifestyle for me. I went through those days of religiously following a calendar, trying to get faster and toeing the line with butterflies in my belly hoping I don’t let anyone down. Who would I let down? No one. Literally no one was caring but the pressure to “perform” is strong. Nowadays it’s run free - plan a route? Sometimes. Get in some workout miles? When I feel like it. Enjoy any day I can get out and get some miles? Everytime!
Life changes and it changes fast. Every season brings new challenges but also wonderful, beautiful opportunity to grow. How about you? How long have you been running? How has running changed for you?
ID: Paula is running on a path in front of an empty field. She is wearing black pants and black tank top. She is pushing a stroller with a grey cover
Celebrating a day early since I work tomorrow. Another bday, a year older and definitely a lot wiser. We’ve spent countless birthdays together and with each one, the “I can’t believe we have all of ‘this’ stare” gets longer and longer. I’m amazed at how put together @prvilladelgado is especially when dealing with this head clown and the rest of the circus. π€‘ππππ΅ I just hope I look that good when I turn 35. πππ₯³ #redvelvet #celebrate
Continuing @prvilladelgado bday week celebration with breakfast at @baconandbuttersac because flapjacks amiright?! π₯ We will definitely need to run/bike today. #worthit #allthebacon
20 years have FLOWN by! Did we talk about what we were doing at this exact time 20 years ago? Sure did, LOL. And now we’re just as tired as we were that day! π I’m still the luckiest man alive! #anniversary #whataview
Unseasonably warm for a February. Both love and don’t. What we do love? Miles together even if it’s just a few.
Start of a new week. New possibilities. New opportunities. Have a great Monday y’all!
Mid morning run with my best running partner. Sun was shining, temp was warm (50 degrees) and who can resist being happy when listening to Janet Jackson?!? Not to mention my new @lululemon running bra came in and couldn’t wait to take it for a test run. New gear is a nice motivator, right? Happy happy Saturday everyone!