In two days, Peter and I are running the Kentucky Derby Marathon. This is his first marathon. He is 16 years old. I ran my first marathon with my dad when I was 15. It’s quite incredible to experience training for a marathon with a family member again, but this time be the parent. Peter has a full life: cello, lacrosse, school, church, social stuff, etc. It’s not everyday I get hours of undivided attention with my sweet boy. Some of the long runs have been grueling and WAY too cold and wet for my liking. And then… there are other runs, like the one pictured, that knock my socks off. This was our longest training run which we also did with my friend Sarah, and her 16 year old son, Hank. We will be racing together on Saturday.
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