I'm the MOM that's why...

I don't know about other Mom's out there but embarrassing our kids, whether it's intentional/planned or not, I feel it is our right as a parent, maybe even our duty...think about the times kids have caused a scene at the store when they haven't gotten their way?? Or the times they call the grand parents on you for what ever...you know what I'm talking about.

Bobbie started her running journey in 2009 and though I wasn't sure why she decided to become a runner, I'm the Mom proudly standing at the finish line waiting for her to come through, yelling for her to KICK IT your almost there, or screaming GO GO GO, or better yet ''WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING''-(when she got her first PI, I didn't know she fell).

 I'm humbled and honored that she wants me there and can honestly say there haven't been many that I've missed. The Wilderness race series has started with the Shakertown 5K and it was there that I decided to look up and compare how 'my runner daughter' has changed in the past years... So this post is for My Baby...you are my One True Accomplishment in Life, I don't think I embarrass you anymore with my antics, but I will at least get one of the I can't believe your doing this ''Looks''. Here are pictures from the Shakertown races the past few years with her awards.



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2011

2012

 

2013

 

arunnersmom~~that's what I am!

#9 catch up post 4-14-12 Autism 5K

Talking with Jenna and her Mom Jennifer, these ladies have been at a lot of the races this year that Bobbie has done and other than the 'Hey How are You's' today they're comparing who all they know that also runs, comparing finish times, which races are the favorites, and Lord only knows what else! Like I said before the 'runner' group knows No stranger. 

At least she's smiling

Hi Rebecca May Garcia! such a funny girl, and Lincoln Co girls Basketball Coach!

Little Miss Jenna, Tall and Skinny thing !

Jennifer Gover, Bless her heart she really does so well with this running thing, though she doesn't think so!

Oh Yeah~~We are All About getting the Free Stuff!!

Group photo of everyone that Ran/Walked today, Great Job to Everyone!

 

 



a runners mom ~ That's what I am~

1st race of the year - many, many more to come...

Today's race was at Lexington listed as the Heart and Sole 5K..as this is the first race of the season it will set the tone for the rest of the year...only to a point though. Bobbie and Sheri have been training for their up coming 26.2 which include 'scheduled' runs outside or on the dreadmill (?)..this term is too funny! I'm sure the rest of the girls have kept up with as much running as they could also.

Here is the traditional before pic - left to right in the back is Angie Bechtel, Katrina Alexander, and Sheri Satterly in front left to right is my daughter Bobbie Perkins and the newest addition 'runner daughter' Melinda Wofford.

Getting the bib numbers with potty time, last warm up in the truck it was time to head for the start line. Me bundling up as much as I could..more prepared this year than last..tights under jeans, T-shirt under sweat shirt under winter (long coat), ear muffs, scarf, gloves yeah baby!! TOASTY!! Kisses - Love you's - Be carefuls and Good Luck to everyone..,not sure what the newbie runner girl thought 'bout all the ritual but being that I didn't give her a choice or the chance to get away from me, Melinda sweetie your part of the group now so go with it - I'm not stopping the tradition..here are line up pics of the girls. Can you tell it was cold !?! Sheri ended up getting 3rd in her age group, Katrina won a door prize (T-shirt, hey better than nothing-we'll take it). Bobbie ran 3 minutes faster than last year at this same race, which she was really pleased with.

Afterwards it was off to eat..., of course!! Today since we were closer to a Denny's that is where we ended up at...still good, but not Cracker Barrel. Home again with everyone winding down waiting for showers and much deserved naps.

And so it begins - my runner daughters and racing....but that's OK with me 'cause I'm 'arunnersmom' and that's what I do!!

What a week!!!

This has been the longest short week I've had in a long time. Still trying to get caught up with everything and as always if it doesn't get done it will still be there tomorrow...HA! It was a steady pace at work so that helped alot. I've been able to come home and try to get this or that done before going on to my "other home". I was able to surprize the kids by showing up when they all met to train this week..there was going to be a 5K race on Saturday in Lancaster,I have the best time watching and listening to all of them..they each have something in common but yet so opposite. There were six of them in all with G'man as one of them...he runs to not only get the excercise but to also be with Bobbie, awwww! (she knows how lucky she is) They get a plan and take off! It was like being in high school again sitting uptown hanging out on the corner watching people go by, man it brought back memories. I figured I had 40-50 minutes before their return. I was talking to my brother when OMG! they're finished already? Well first it was Gerard & Twilla..and I didn't have not 1 drop of water for them! It was sorry Jim gotta go and get some H2O...thank goodness for "Bluegrass Pizza & Pub" Gerard' friend Melissa is the owner so I ordered 6 glasses a didn't care how much it cost had my debit card ready when next thing I know her husband and one of the waiters are serving the water to all the kids across the street..at no charge! Now that's service!! After sitting there resting, talking, laughing and gossiping we all finally leave to go home..it was 10:30pm when I made it. I really appreciate the fact that my daughter has always had the best group of people around her while in school and now as an adult...It may have helped that I was the mean Mom, but fair..and everyone hung out at the house. I have more to catch up on but it's late and I have a trip to get ready for.......

PS-Saturdays race resulted with 1st place trophy' for Bobbie, Katrina and Twilla! Way to go ladies....,

I'm a runner's MOM!!