So proud of Steven

[antoinette]

Steven has been running for quite a while now, and began taking it seriously about 3 months ago.

He completed his first 21km run on Sunday last week.

Steven finished in 1 hour and 55 minutes, he achieved what he wanted to in the appropriate time. His knee was okay, walked when it hurt and ran when he could.

I am so proud of him, my hero STEVALIEKIE !!!!

His aim is to do the 42km run in a few months time THEN the Comrades Marathon (the most grueling one in the world) which is 89km. They have a 12 hour time period to finish it in.

I have began doing the 5km run's for 11 weeks in a row each Saturday morning. I am suffering from a groin injury at the moment, taking med's for it. Hopefully soon I will soon begin the 10km run then will eventually join him in the 21km run.


At the starting line with a friend

The start

The finish

Showing off their medals and deservingly so

 

[Anansi]

Hey, Antoinette! Is Steven your son? If so, (or even if not! Lol) please congratulate him for me!
As a former track sprinter, I know the dedication and grueling workouts necessary to prepare for those long distance races. (My coach used to force us sprinters to run the cross-country season as well for strength conditioning. I vividly remember wondering why anyone would do it voluntarily! Lol!) So as you said, he definitely earned the right to show off his medal!

 

[JerseyWendy]

Way to go Steven!!! WOO-HOOOOO!!!! Many congrats, WHAT a run that was!!

 

[antoinette]

Hey, Antoinette! Is Steven your son? If so, (or even if not! Lol) please congratulate him for me!
As a former track sprinter, I know the dedication and grueling workouts necessary to prepare for those long distance races. (My coach used to force us sprinters to run the cross-country season as well for strength conditioning. I vividly remember wondering why anyone would do it voluntarily! Lol!) So as you said, he definitely earned the right to show off his medal!

Thanks Anansi

Steven is my youngest son aged 22 years old.

It is one heck of a dedication I agree.
The other day he clocked so many hours of training, he sure is very dedicated.

 

[antoinette]

Way to go Steven!!! WOO-HOOOOO!!!! Many congrats, WHAT a run that was!!

Thanks Wendy !!!!

I swear I was sweating more than what he was, just worrying about him.

Imagine if one day I join him in the run and complete it, that would be an awesome moment.

 

[MickeysMom]

Congratulations Steven!!!

Don't worry Antoinette, you'll be running along side him soon!

 

[Terry57]

What a fantastic achievement! Congratulations Steven!
No wonder you are proud, Ant
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[strudel]

woohoo, stevielieke.

Report for Ringo cuddles, tout de suite.

 

[mtdoramike]

I don't blame you for feeling proud, that is quite and accomplishment, we are all proud of him. We can't wait to hear how he does on the 42K

 

[antoinette]

Congratulations Steven!!!

Don't worry Antoinette, you'll be running along side him soon!

Thanks MickeysMom !!!!!

I have entered 3 5km runs on the weekend of of Mother's day

I will show Steven what Mother's are made of. LoL

One on the Saturday morning, the following one that night then the third one on the morning of Mother's day.

 

[antoinette]

I don't blame you for feeling proud, that is quite and accomplishment, we are all proud of him. We can't wait to hear how he does on the 42K

Thanks Mike
I am still smiling from ear to ear

Steven would still like to do two more 21km runs then the 42km. He reckons he is warning up.

 

[Allee]

Yaaayyyy, Fantastic accomplishment!!! Certainly a reason to be very proud. Good luck to both of you in your upcoming events.

 

[getwozzy]

WOW!!! Bravo Steven!!! [emoji122][emoji122]

You've got an amazing kid, Ant!! No wonder you're proud of him! [emoji4]

 

[RavensGryf]

Awesome Big congrats to Steven! That's got to be a great feeling.

 

[Betrisher]

Go Stevaliekie! Go Ant! You guys put me to shame with your physical fitness, but I sure am proud of you both! Good luck for Mothers' Day, Ant - and don't forget to tell us all about it afterward, will you? Please give Steven our best wishes for his next race too. Do Mishka and Ringo have any marathon plans??? (Just asking...)

 

[antoinette]

Go Stevaliekie! Go Ant! You guys put me to shame with your physical fitness, but I sure am proud of you both! Good luck for Mothers' Day, Ant - and don't forget to tell us all about it afterward, will you? Please give Steven our best wishes for his next race too. Do Mishka and Ringo have any marathon plans??? (Just asking...)

Thanks Trish

It's strange what started out as a dare has now in fact become a part of my life. I am far from being fit but getting there daily.

I wish I was as fit as Steven is, he is so lucky he trains during working hours, being a biokinetics has it's advantages.

As for Mishka his marathon is talking and I doubt that that will ever change.

Ringo's marathon is sleeping OMW can he sleep for hours on end.

 

[antoinette]

I did complete the Mother's day run, had so much fun.

Got a medal, (my first at age 51 LoL) and a lovely goodies bag filled with many great items for mothers.

Last week Steven did the 21km run for MTN charity for Cancer and I ran the 10km run.

Steven is such a fantastic coach, he told me exactly how to pace myself, and not to run too much in the begining, thus burning myself out.

I was a bit worried but excited never having run a 10km run and not training for it.

We worked out I should finish it in 1 hour and 50 minutes.

It was the most enjoyable run ever, so many people along the road encouraging us, how could we give up.

I ran the first 4km was feeling great and not tired at all. Was listening to my Nike navigation (gives you the time you are running and the pace etc) I knew I was within my time. I carried on running and walking until the last km.

It was specular when I entered the stadium, I running on my own, with a large group about 200 meters behind me. The spectators in the stadium were cheering me on, telling me to keep going. I am proud to say I finished it in 1 hour 27 minutes. 18 Minutes earlier that expected.

After receiving my medal and refreshments, I sat down and phone my other son Sean. He was shocked to hear that I had ran a 10km run, saying how could I do it before him.
I eventually managed to get up and went to the finishing line to watch Steven running in.

Low and behold who was standing there with his camera waiting for me to come running and take a picture was Steven.
I tapped him on the shoulder and said hi waiting for me?
Bless his beautiful soul wanting to capture that precious moment.

Steven finished the 21km run in 1 hour 45 minutes, he is a fantastic runner with great potential. I managed to 10km run in 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Just goes to show how fit he is....

On the weekend of June 29th Sean, Steven and myself will be running our first run as a family together, I CAN'T WAIT !!

Steven and myself after finishing a charity run.

 

[Anansi]

Awesome, Antoinette! And most impressive! That medal was quite well earned, and your sons have a lot to be proud of! Amazing time by Steven, as well! Looking forward to pics from your family run. (What's the distance on that one?) Good luck!

 

[antoinette]

Awesome, Antoinette! And most impressive! That medal was quite well earned, and your sons have a lot to be proud of! Amazing time by Steven, as well! Looking forward to pics from your family run. (What's the distance on that one?) Good luck!

Thanks Ananasi

I was just so impressed that I finished without doing any training, even though it was only a 10km run.

The worst is it is freezing here in S.A. right now, when we did that run at the start line is was O degrees. But after running a while we did feel warmer.

This morning Steven went on a 21km run, I wanted to go but knew I would slow him down. I am petrified to run on my own here in the road, so I did a 5km cycle on my stationery bicycle.

Steven will do the 21km, Sean and I will run the 10km.

PS... This morning Mishka said to me "Mommy I want to go running"

I guess he listens to EVERYTHING WE SAY

 

[strudel]

"Mommy I want to go running"

I guess he listens to EVERYTHING WE SAY

[/QUOTE]That's hilarious. Maybe he could go training and fly along beside?