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4.14.16

A Kid’s Thoughts On the Boston Marathon, Out Loud

Since the girls are home with me this week, it must be time for another “kid thoughts” Thinking Out Loud.

And it’s perfect timing really, now that mom (me) is running around (or tapering around?) like a chicken with no head in an attempt to prepare to go to Boston Saturday morning.   To be quite honest, I sort of freak out before any trip whether I’m planning to run a marathon or not, the whole marathon thing just makes it that much more colorful.  As in yellow, for all the bananas I’m bringing.  And the Larabar wrappers.

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So, Diana (3rd grade) is taking over the blog today with her thoughts on the Boston Marathon.   As I’m typing this I haven’t read anything she wrote, so it should be interesting 🙂

Kid thoughts

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How I Feel About the Boston Marathon 

Hi everybody!  You may know me from “How to Keep Your Bacon Safe” and How to Make Your Kids Eat Healthy.”  Anyway, as you also may know, mommy (AKA “Paleo Running Momma”) is running the Boston Marathon.  

So, you’re probably thinking I’m going to be cheering her on with, like, signs and it’s so easy to just hold a sign.  Well yes, that is partly true.  But, what you don’t know about is how much walking there is, and waiting there is and that I’m probably going to be running a marathon too.  But, you’re correct that it’s a lot of fun even still.

I get to go to a hotel and have treats and see Grandma and Grandpa.  So yeah that part is really fun.  But I forgot to mention the 4 hour long drive or more even.  I mean, I know it’s the Boston Marathon but sometimes a kid needs to be a kid!  

Also, do you even know how this car ride really works?  Let me tell you exactly what happens: I say “are we there yet?” and Daddy says “15 minutes” and Mommy says “no, an hour” and “I’m nauseous” says Emily**Editors note – mommy drugs the children with Dramamine so no one gets nauseous!

Now, you’re probably wondering “what about Drew?” but he’s just on the iPad having a blast and turning up his Megan Trainor music so the car sounds like a volcano has just erupted.  

Oh, and that’s not it.  Daddy’s probably like “I know where I’m going” and then 10 minutes later he’s saying “I made a mistake it’s going to be an extra 15 minutes” and then mommy says “no an extra hour.” 

So now you can see it’s not easy at all for me to go to the Boston Marathon.  I probably should’ve trained.

By Diana Rosen

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Very accurate description of any car ride I think!

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Since the last time I ran Boston was 2 years ago (above picture is right after the finish!) Diana is actually the only kid who accurately remembers any of it.  Drew tells me he’s never been to a marathon at all (he’s been to 4 out of the 5 I’ve run) nor a hotel, and Emily only remembers the ice cream:

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So, it should be like “the first time” all over again.  More fun this time, since I won’t be freaking out about packing diapers and other baby gear.  As long as we have our devices charged and iTunes loaded up, it should all work out.

Other random thoughts from my brain today:

  1. I will not check the weather because it does not matter.
  2. I should check the weather at least to figure out what to pack.
  3. The weather doesn’t matter.
  4. The weather really really matters.
  5. Why is the weather trying to kill me?
  6. I would take 80 degree sunny weather over someone getting sick in a heartbeat
  7. If it really was 80 degrees and sunny my heart would not beat
  8. I can deal with a max of 65
  9. Stop thinking about the dang weather!
  10. Good thing my period came Wednesday.  Seriously.
  11. I will buy a bunch of bananas every day this week until I finally feel that I have enough.
  12. That is not crazy at all.
  13. To bring coconut water or regular water, that is the question.  Or both, duh.
  14. I hate bringing cold pre-baked potatoes on a trip but such is my life and there are worse things.
  15. Skirt or shorts?  High socks or low socks?  Bright pink, pale pink, or neon yellow?

Okay that’s quite enough.  I’ll be back with a nice distracting recipe tomorrow and then it’s time to pack!

Kid Thoughts on the @BostonMarathon plus a few from me #BostonMarathon #runbold #fitfluential

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More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    April 14, 2016 at 5:17 am

    I think Diana has a future in blogging! I feel like she actually has a similar writing voice to you. It’s funny the things that kids remember. I really hope that the weather cooperates for you on Monday!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 6:00 am

      Thanks – She does! She is naturally funny and writes things like this all the time. She probably needs her own wordpress asap!

      Reply
  2. meredith @ cookie chrunicles says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:21 am

    omg I am so happy your period came in advance of Monday! you know how serious I take that! praying for good weather for you….I am laughing because my memory of my dad’s first NYCM is me eating a chocolate donut on the corner of 1st avenue lol

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:06 pm

      It’s all about the food for the kids! So true! And hallelujah period, I knew it would be a close call.

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:50 am

    Haha, they are troopers 😉 I don’t know how I’d feel about waiting around for my mo to run a marathon…I’d probably try to skip out trouthfully, hahahaha!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      It’s worth it if you get treats, or so I hear 🙂

      Reply
  4. SuzLyfe says

    April 14, 2016 at 6:51 am

    I think you should buy a banana for every time that you check the weather. That way, you will definitely have enough bananas.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:45 pm

      So true 🙂

      Reply
  5. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    April 14, 2016 at 7:14 am

    Period before race is always better than the day of! I think Diana may have a little writing bug inspired by her mom probably!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      She loves writing, and being funny 🙂 And I knew the period would be a close call, so perfect timing!

      Reply
  6. Lesq says

    April 14, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Diana is as witty and entertaining as you are!!! Great job at carrying your mom’s blog for the day!!! I know Boston will be good for you because you have a different set of eyes you view this all through since the last time and you have changed your whole diet which has made you healthy and strong. Have a great race!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:44 pm

      Definitely looking at it all so much differently nowadays! Makes a big difference in how I feel 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Emily @ My healthyish life says

    April 14, 2016 at 8:07 am

    Oh I feel the same way about car rides. Accurate description for my family too! I remember watching my mom’s marathon (I was in 5th grade). We saw her at mile 3, then got to go swimming at the hotel, have pancakes for breakfast and then we leisurely strolled toward the finish line. I joke that we had a full day of adventures and she was still running. Really hoping it’s under 65!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:43 pm

      Sounds like the perfect marathon day for a kid! Praying for under 65, but whatever happens I’ll deal! Relieved I have no time goals!

      Reply
  8. Morgan @ Morgan Manages Mommyhood says

    April 14, 2016 at 8:12 am

    I’m dying over here. Sounds like an accurate description of every car ride I took as a kid. Also, the girls are so tiny in that picture!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      I know, crazy what a difference two years makes! It feels like such a long time ago now.

      Reply
  9. Gretchen | Gretchruns says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I have to say that as much as I love your posts, Diana’s are my favorite! That kid is seriously hilarious!! Sometimes a kid just has to be a kid you know?! LOL thanks for sharing, and good luck to Diana during her marathon!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Haha thanks! She really has her own funny writers voice no matter what the topic is 🙂

      Reply
  10. Mom says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:12 am

    Diana’s commentary shows a blogger in the making for sure! I’m really looking forward to this “marathon weekend” in Boston. We get to spend lots of time with Diana, Emily and Drew, and you and Adam are okay too. 🙂 You’re right that last time Drew was so little, he wasn’t even sure who Grandma and Grandpa were exactly — I recall I was getting some snacks and when I got back Adam said Drew had asked “where’s my friend Grandma?” That’s very cool – he saw me as a friend whose name happened to be Grandma. Love to all.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Funny 🙂 The kids have some birthday surprises ready for you too 🙂

      Reply
  11. Alyssa @ renaissancerunnergirl says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:38 am

    LOVE Diana’s description. Honestly I am an obsessive weather checker and need to break the habit. It really is going to change 5x from whatever it’s predicting a few days to a week out, and it makes me nuts!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:38 pm

      I haven’t looked at all today! I can’t keep staring at it, it can make anyone nuts!

      Reply
  12. Emily Swanson says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:26 am

    The Boston marathon sounds really fun from Diana’s perspective. I’d love to be a ‘cheerer’ on the sidelines with her. 🙂 Also, you have a really good attitude about 80 degree weather. It’s always a good challenge for me to be thankful for hot weather! 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:37 pm

      I’m hoping we’re not getting up that high, lol! But I’d take it over anything actually bad happening!

      Reply
  13. kinzie says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:54 am

    I ran a marathon on Saturday and my kids and hubby cheered me on 4 different times. My favorite part is that my oldest son drew a sign that said “JUST FINISH SO YOU CAN REST” and on the other side he drew a very frazzled looking mom that said “BEAST MOM”. They are always the little bit of encouragement I need to pick up the speed and finish strong!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      Oh man that is the best sign! I need to have them make a sign that will get me out of my funk wherever I am in the race 🙂 Congrats on the marathon!

      Reply
  14. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:58 am

    Diana is going to need her own blog some day 🙂 And I’m like Emily — I only remember the food from some of my early road trips 😆 Keeping my fingers crossed for you with the weather!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:35 pm

      Agree, she’s halfway there 🙂 And Emily was all about choosing car snacks today at Target!

      Reply
  15. tara says

    April 14, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    a thousand times good luck ! i also like to worry about the weather and what i will wear. and what i will eat before and after and if there will be traffic. and lastly why im such an idiot that i signed up for a race like this in the first place.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:34 pm

      Oh man, you are in my head today! Thanks!

      Reply
  16. Taylor says

    April 14, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    So cute!!!! I felt the same way about car rides as a child!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Must be a common experience 😉

      Reply
  17. Rachel says

    April 14, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    I had the EXACT thoughts about my race last weekend! Period? Check. Weather? Check.

    Your daughter is adorable. Love her perspective!

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 14, 2016 at 3:32 pm

      I figured someone else would be with me on these issues! Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Fiona Jarrett says

    April 14, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    Your daughter writes so well and love her wit – great blogging future ahead! I had similar weather pre-occupation/non-interest thoughts constantly going through my head 2 weeks ago just before the Paris marathon & also couldn’t decide whether to bring cold baked sweet potatoes with me or not… there really is so much to think of just before a marathon & it can all get a little nutty upstairs! Hope the weather works out for you – Paris turned out to be way hotter than I was expecting…

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2016 at 7:04 am

      Thanks! I’m glad I’m not the only one with the baked potato thoughts, lol! Right now weather wise it looks like I might be in the same boat as you – Monday looks significantly hotter than either sunday or tues, ugh!

      Reply
  19. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    April 14, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    Diana writes so well and is so funny – her writing style and tone reminds me of you! I’ve considered deleting weather apps off my phone before a race because the forecast changes so frequently and I’ll just check obsessively. Good luck with Boston and all of the travels there!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Haha thanks! Monday looks warm, I probably shouldn’t look but it’s hard not to, frustrating since sunday looks so much cooler too!

      Reply
  20. Kristy @ Southern In Law says

    April 14, 2016 at 9:44 pm

    Watch out mama, you’ve got a guest poster on your hands! That is WAY too cute, haha!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2016 at 7:06 am

      Thanks! She’s reading all the comments and loving it 🙂

      Reply
  21. Heather @ Polyglot Jot says

    April 14, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    hahaha the car ride is amazing—i love the megan trainer piece…so funny! Shes a funny writer! She seems like she’d be a good blogger!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2016 at 7:07 am

      And it’s 100% true, Drew is music obsessed! Thanks, Diana loves to write!

      Reply
  22. lindsay Cotter says

    April 15, 2016 at 8:05 am

    so precious! you are blessed to have a wonderful “sherpa” crew! maybe they will take your mind off the weather. hehe. <3

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Ooh I hope so Linsday! Thanks!

      Reply
  23. Chocolaterunsjudy says

    April 15, 2016 at 9:14 am

    Tell Diana she’s very precocious. And funny!

    Weather stalking? Absolutely. For any race! I *think* you’re going to have nice weather for the race.

    My one & only experience of the Newton hills was the one & only RW Heartbreak Hill Half. After weeks of weather in the 50s (in May/June!) race dawned at 72. To say I didn’t run the race I know I’m capable of is an understatement!

    Sending you some calm vibes. I’m just going to my parents for the weekend and it’s like mobilizing an army!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      April 15, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      I’m really hoping it doesn’t reach 70! And Diana and I both thank you!

      Reply

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