What a cool event. I am realizing there is so much to tap in to and do, we just have to get out and do it. We registered Coleman and Caden for the 2011 Armed Forces Kid's Run. Yesterday was their big half-mile run. I was shocked that there weren't more people involved in this event. It was completely free and they even got a t-shirt for running, water and a snack at the end. Why not do it? Caden was thrilled, Coleman not so much but he did it! Jim was all set to run with them, but they said they wanted to do it alone. It was great to watch them run across the finish line. With so much around us and summer ahead, I'm really focused on getting our whole family more active and eating healthier at the same time.
We are in a amazing part of the world amongst fitness-driven Europeans who are setting an outstanding example for us.
While chatting with our German neighbor {the hubby} this weekend, he told us he's preparing to go on the best vacation of the year for him. He apologized to me, then said this one is it's even better than the family vacations. With three or four other men {no women allowed} he goes on a mountain bike trek each June. Always through the Alps, I think he'll be somewhere in Austria this time around. He described the ups and downs of the mountains and said it's absolutely incredible. Sounds super tough to me.
We can't remember for sure- but are thinking he said it is somewhere in the ballpark of 1000 kilometers or 600 miles. Whatever it is, it's long. These Germans are crazy and LOVE their bikes along with the outdoors. Of all adjectives that come to mind when I think of this culture based on our short time living here- laziness is not one I'd EVER use. They are hard-working, driven and very structured people.
Extremely inspiring for a gal who is striving to be more organized and get it together.
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