- Happy Friday five everyone! As you probably know, I am off running my Ragnar race today but couldn’t pass up the opportunity to honor Mother’s Day. You all know how much I love my MRTT mamas everyday but especially on this weekend. I crowdsourced with them and came up with a few fun answers as to why “Runners Make the Best Moms”
- I’m joining the fabulous DC Trifecta-Cynthia, Mar and Courtney for their Friday Five link up.
- 1. We always have snacks in our cars and bags and basically anywhere we can stash them.
- 2. We teach our kids that with lots of hard work you can achieve your goals. Sometimes we win but often times we don’t and that’s ok. We get back up and do it again.
- 3. We are always ready to go the extra mile.
- 4. We aren’t afraid to get sweaty and dirty.
- 5. We know some days feel like a sprint but motherhood is an ultra marathon and we are in it for the long run.
- Just a quick one from me today! I will be back next week with all the scoop from Ragnar.
- How are you all celebrating Mother’s Day? Have a wonderful weekend everyone!
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Kelli says
Some very good points here! My boys have been involved in my activities, too. They’ve periodically gone to races with me, early morning track workouts, and bike rides. My oldest is a reasonably competitive middle distance runner in track. So glad I’m able to enjoy the active lifestyle with them.
Deborah Brooks says
I love when my kids will do races with me.
jill conyers says
We are the best moms aren’t we 🙂
I can’t wait to read all about Ragnar!
Deborah Brooks says
Oh thanks! And yes!
Susie @ SuzLyfe says
Good luck this weekend! And you are right–very similar to my monday post! I’m glad we both had snacks first, lol.
Deborah Brooks says
Ha ha yea
Meghan says
Hope you have a fabulous Mother’s Day this weekend! Nice list here…I am not a mom yet, but I’ve already got #1 down. 🙂
Deborah Brooks says
Ha yes it does help!
Annmarie says
Love these reasons, all so true! <3 Can't wait to hear about Ragnar!!!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Having fun
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Love this! That is one beautiful group of Mamas!
Deborah Brooks says
Oh thanks
Lesley says
Good luck with Ragnar! I’ll be skyping with my mom sometime on Sunday. We haven’t hammered out the details yet but she’s got her gifts.
Deborah Brooks says
That’s sweet!
Chaitali says
All great reasons! I hope you have a great weekend and great mother’s day 🙂 I’m generally not with my mom for Mother’s Day sadly but I’ll catch up with her on the phone and I sent her a 3 month subscription for a vegan snack box.
Deborah Brooks says
Well that’s a nice gift!
Amy @ Running on Faith and Coffee says
Excited to hear about your experience at Ragnar! have fun!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks so much!
Emily says
<3 it! I hope to be a runner mom like that someday. Have an amazing day running the Ragnar. I have a goal of doing a Ragnar in the future sometime soon. :))
Deborah Brooks says
Hope you get the chance it’s a blast
Sharon says
All so true! Great list! Hope you are having a blast with Ragnar! Have a great mother’s day!!
Deborah Brooks says
We are!
Cailee says
This is so sweet!! Love that about willing to go the extra mile! Literally 🙂 Great post!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Have a great weekend
Coco (@Got2Run4Me) says
Oh, I love this! How did you get to spend Mother’s Day at Ragnar? 😉
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks! Well it is Mother’s Day right? Hope you have a great one
Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says
So true! We do make the best moms! Hope you are having a fabulous time at ragnar!!
Deborah Brooks says
I am! Thanks
Rachel Taylor (theRunningMormon) says
I love this list! All too often I feel guilty for running, like I’m being selfish and abandoning my child. But I know that running makes me a better mom. We all need to take time for ourselves, to help keep us healthy and sane! That and the snacks always make everything better.
Deborah Brooks says
We do need time for ourselves too. I think that shows our kids we value ourselves and our health. Thanks for stopping in!
Akaleistar says
Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks you too!
Karen - Fit in France says
Mother’s day in France is at the end of the month, so we haven’t celebrated yet ! Hope you had a great day. Karen
Deborah Brooks says
Thanks recovering most of the day but yes thanks
Jess@hellotofit says
This was a fun post to read 🙂 took mom out to brunch for Mother’s Day! Can’t wait to read about your race (catching up on your posts after a busy week)
Deborah Brooks says
Oh I am way behind! Glad you had a nice day with you mom 🙂
Mary Beth Jackson says
Great post! I think active families make happy healthy families! Hope you had a great Mother’s day!
Deborah Brooks says
I slept through most of it yesterday!
Joli Tripp says
That’s a hoot! You are setting a great example for kids everywhere that fitness and setting goals is important.
Deborah Brooks says
Aw thanks! Setting goals is definitely important even if we don’t always achieve what we set out to.