{"id":77143,"date":"2012-08-07T10:58:06","date_gmt":"2012-08-07T15:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=77143"},"modified":"2012-08-07T11:17:36","modified_gmt":"2012-08-07T16:17:36","slug":"mom-and-teen-share-first-of-many-running-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/mom-and-teen-share-first-of-many-running-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Mom and Teen Share First of Many Running Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve had the pleasure of hearing from so many parents and children about their running relationships<\/a><\/strong> over the past month, it seemed fitting to end the series with a beginning. A story of a first experience that will inevitably lead to so much more. Hearing from Ria and her teenage daughter Anna was a wonderful way to close out this series that’s so near and dear to my heart.<\/p>\n

When a touching picture of Ria Farmer and her 15-year-old daughter Anna running a race together was spotted on Facebook, I was excited to ask her about their running relationship. Assuming this was a common occurrence for this mother and daughter, I was surprised to learn that the photogenic moment was a first for the women.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cLast weekend was our first race that we ran together,\u201d said Ria, of the Ballet Wichita 5k Art Run.<\/p>\n

Ria explained how having her daughter at her side during the race was a fantastic addition to the experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was fun being with her. I think the highlight was crossing the finish line together. It was nice to encourage each other along the way, saying things like \u2018you can do this,’ \u2018you are a strong person,’ and \u2018you have been training for this race.’ It really helps to hear words of encouragement along the way. We also had fun! Which I think is super important in a race.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ria has been running for many years and with each decade she seems to get more serious and more intense about her training. She\u2019s gone from running 5ks and 10ks in her thirties to running half marathons and even triathlons in her forties. In fact, just last week she completed her second Half Ironman triathlon in Napa. Ria and her husband train for triathlons together and hope they’re being a good role model for their daughter.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnna sees us training all the time. We have completely changed our nutrition, hydration, sleep, and lifestyle. Anna sees us and we hope she is influenced by our lifestyle,\u201d said Ria.<\/p>\n

It seems that Anna has. She\u2019s been running since her sixth grade year by participating in cross country and track. Ria explained that Anna has learned the value of running and active living at an early age.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe understands that if you are in a bad mood or upset about something, a good run, bike ride, or swim can change your whole mood for the better,\u201d said Ria.<\/p>\n

The Farmers seem to have laid a great foundation for a long future of running together. They shared their first race together this summer and Ria left the experience saying, \u201cit feels great to share a sport with her.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s so exciting to see the beginning of a running relationship. Knowing what running has offered me and my family<\/a><\/strong>, I get very excited for the great things that will come for these two. The highs and lows of running can really bond two people like few other things can. When a triumph over struggle plays out during a run, those traits are easily transferred into relationships. There\u2019s nothing more precious than literally going through a race with your child or parent and finally making it to the finish line. It\u2019s a beautiful picture of \u201cI\u2019m in this to the end with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t gone for a run with your child, you\u2019re missing out. Whether it\u2019s just down the street, through a 5K, or by their side through a marathon, the distance doesn\u2019t matter. Just go for a run, it might just change both of your lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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