Not Taber though. He started working with a physical therapist to strengthen his knee. He did his exercises and stretches diligently every night. And then he went out and ran. Slowly but surely, starting with 2 mile runs and working up, he ran and ran. Now, 4 months later he is gearing up to run a full marathon in less than 3 weeks! He had a goal to run a marathon this year and despite some major bumps in the road, he's going to do it!
He's been doing long runs every Saturday since the Ragnar. Last Saturday he did an 18 miler and the girls and I were able to meet up with him around mile 10 and bike the last 8 miles with him. It was fun cheering him on and keeping him company on the trail. Teya even hopped out and ran with him for a bit. It's so great to see her getting excited about running. She saw some tennis shoes the other day and begged me to buy them so she could have "running shoes" like mom and dad. How could I resist?
Following Taber on the bike was a lot of fun and a I got a good work out pulling the girls up some of the hills. Teya and Brinley were great sports too and stayed in there without much complaint. I did have to bribe them a few times. If you look in the picture below, Brinley is holding a chocolate granola bar in her hands.
The next time I looked back to check on them she looked like this. : ) At least she was happy!
During the next 2 1/2 weeks Taber will be tapering down to get ready for his race. It's the Whistlestop Marathon in Ashland, WI and is supposed to be one of the most gorgeous fall marathon routes in the U.S. I'm so excited for him and wish I could be running it with him! One of these days we'll do one together, but for now we'll be cheering, "Run Daddy Run!"
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Wow! I'm so impressed with your guys. I love how Teya wanted her own running shoes! I have a feeling when she grows up you're going to have a major runner/biker/triathlete chick on your hands.
Wow Taber looks awesome! You too dude! What a gorgeous couple. I think the biggest pay off of this is the great example you're setting for your kids on exercise and showing them it can be fun, not just work. Good luck Taber
Go Taber! Can't wait to hear how it goes. And I love the chocolate face! Adorable!
Way to go Taber ! What a Man! I love the little choclate girl and pretty Teya too. You guys are awesome and are setting such a good example to all of us of living a healthy lifestyle. With our family genes, you need all the help you can get.
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Good Luck Taber! Seriously love the chocolate face. Isn't it funny how they can make a huge mess out of a handful of food!
Woohoo!!! Go Taber GO! I'm so glad that you finally get your chance! It was fun watching Bec and Kev with you last time! Wish I could be there to cheer you on now. You'll be awesome though! Good luck and keep on truckin!
It is so pretty there, I'm jealous of that beautiful shady running trail! Love that pic of Taber and Teya running- Makenzie keeps wanting to go running w/ me and I haven't taken her yet, need to get on that:).
I am just so impressed with you guys, you are hard-core distance runners, man! Straight into the height of marathon training right after the Ragnar, way to go Taber!
And thanks to your awesome idea Becca, I got a jogging stroller (used for $30) and ran w/ Jarom this week while Kenz was in preschool, it's awesome! Thanks for the idea!
I am impressed! 2 miles for me is long...let alone 18+ miles. Good luck Taber! You're a winner in my book.
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