I saw this cute questionnaire for kids about their mother runner on Beth and Allie’s blogs. Even though I’m injured and currently not running, I still wanted to hear their thoughts on having a mother runner.
1. What does mom eat before a run?
Avery: Bananas
Lukas: Apple or crayons
Obviously they are usually asleep when I go for a run. And Lukas must think I like wax.
2. How far does mom run everyday?
Avery: 25 miles
Lukas: 60 miles
I think they got me confused with Scott Jurek or the Iron Cowboy.
3. What was mom’s favorite race?
Avery: Boston!
Lukas: Boston!
Ouch. It should have been my favorite race. While they were having fun riding the T and hanging out at the Aquarium, I was having the worst day of my life.
4. Why do you think your mom runs?
Avery: Because she likes it.
Lukas: She has too much energy and needs to burn it off.
Yes! They know me well.
5. What injuries has mom had from running?
Avery: Foot
Lukas: Foot
They don’t remember the others. Just the latest and longest. Probably because I’ve been dragging them to PT with me twice a week for what seems like forever.
6. Do you like going to mom’s races?
Avery: Yes! I get to see her run.
Lukas: Yes! I like the food at the after party.
I’m not sure why Avery didn’t say the food too. Their #1 priority post race is eating my food.
7. Have you learned anything from having a mom who runs?
Avery: Yes. Running.
Lukas: Yes. If you run you should bring vitamins and food.
Not sure what either response meant. And I’m quite positive I’ve never mentioned vitamins and running in the same sentence to Lukas.
8. Does having a mom who runs make you want to run?
Avery: Yes!
Lukas: Yes! I want to run with you because I miss you.
Good answers!
9. What’s your least favorite thing about having a mom who runs?
Avery: Running
Lukas: Running
Hmmm?
10. Do you think you’ll run when you are your mom’s age? And how old do you think your mom is? (37 btw)
Avery: Yes. She’s 30.
Lukas: Yes. She’s 60.
One brings my ego way up and the other brings it way down.
How would your kid(s) answer? Go find out!
This is so adorable. I love their answers. What a fun post! Love your little cuties!
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I will definitely have to ask my kiddo these questions! Too cute! I know he thinks I’m 20 because it came up at my birthday last week. When I told him that I was actually 37, his response was “wow that’s a lot”. Gotta love the things kids say π
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OH YOU KNOW I LOVE THIS SO MUCH
and wanna do the same but … without the running π
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This is great! I’ll have to interview my kids now! Their perspectives are just the best and always surprising π
Michele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted..WIAW Healthy Comfort Food
Priceless! BTW, my husband used to bring our kids to all the races when they were younger, they liked excitement and post-race goodies. At austin marathon one year, I”m coming out of the finisher’s chute and they are approaching me — all three kiddos, probably 5, 8 and 10 and the time were guzzling Red Bulls. My husband didn’t really know what they were . . . maybe just like a coke he said . . . and they were free. That was not a fun walk back to the car, they were crazy.
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not sure if my comment took and it was a long one . . . . darn. Anyway, those answers are Priceless, love it!
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Love this so much! Such honest, candid responses. And now we know that you like crayons π
Cute! I tried to get my boys to participate, but being teenage boys, they just rolled their eyes at me and walked away. Sigh.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted..TMI aka modesty on the run
haha crayons! I love this post and your kids’ responses! I love the crazy things that come out of kids’ mouths when you ask them a direct question.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..I Miss My Runner’s Body
So adorable!! I’ve been wanting to do this too… I love hearing how they think about us and what we do, how old we are, what we eat… too cute!
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This was the cutest post! Gotta love the kiddies π
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This is so stinking cute. Kids say the funniest things.
Abby @ BackAtSquareZero recently posted..Upcoming Races β Fall 2015
OMG your kids are hilarious and adorable- considering giving the survey to the hubs who sometimes acts like a small child- might have just as entertaining answers!
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This is too cute! The comment about eating crayons especially cracks me up1
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This is so cute! I definitely want to do this with my little girl!!
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Ha ha ha ha! This is fantastic. I think Roman’s too little for me to ask these questions, although he talks CONSTANTLY so maybe I’ll ask him anyway. Do you think Lukas thinks your fuel is vitamins?
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Haha, I just posted the same questionnaire! I forgot to ask them how hold they thought I was!! That would have been a fun answer! Love it!
This is adorable! You must be exhausted after 60 miles! π
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I love the answers you got – pre-run crayons was a particular fave π I’m going to try to see if my kids will play along.
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Oh my! The way kids see things is just too cute!
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Oh, I love this!! Your kiddos are so adorable!
Yes, I am definitely going to do this! My kids get so excited about running, so I am curious to find out what they say π
Great post! What a great way to find out what your kids really think.
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