Runner's Dilemma #14 — Sub 4

 

Morning Running Log | Runner's Dilemma No. 14

Sub 4

My youngest started running after watching his parents run.

One day, out of nowhere, he asked:

"Dad, my academy teacher ran a full marathon in 3 hours 6 minutes. What's your time?"

"Me? I'm... over 4 hours."

"What? You haven't broken 4 hours yet? You've run 100km twice."

"I kept getting injured. Never had a clean run at it."

"Shouldn't you at least be under 4 hours by now? You run all the time."

"Alright. This fall — I'll come in under 4 hours."

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He's in his second year of high school.

And for some reason —

with him, I really want to keep my word.

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We know this.

Nagging him about studying won't move him.
But showing up — hot days, cold days, every day —
that just might.

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So this time, Sub 4. It has to happen.

Because he's watching.
Waiting to see if I follow through.

Scary kid.