I just want to share something that happened last week during the last 100 meters of my 6 mile easy run last Friday...
On my way back home, I saw this this little asian boy (around 7 years old) in a striped shirt, khaki pants and a backpack. He was probably on his way home from school. He was walking lazily in the middle of the trail I was running on. He must've heard my feet pounding the pavement so he then looked over his shoulder.
I smiled.
He then waited for me to reach him. He smiled at me and started running!
Oh he wants to race!
Naturally, I slowed down my pace as the kid ran with all the strength he could muster. I was smiling in amusement. This kid is too cute!
Finally he stopped in front of the gate right beside our apartment complex. He jumped to face me with both of his arms raised to the sky in victory and happily said, "I won! I won!"
I passed him. Still slowly jogging and pretending to be tired. Smiled at the cute boy and gave him the thumbs up sign, "Yes you did! Good job!", I replied.
I head home wondering...
Did I just make that little boy's day?
I really hope so! He surely made mine! =)
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ReplyDeleteThat was cute, now he'll become an Olympic runner and attribute it all to this experience.......... HA
ReplyDeleteI love it! That is so cute!
ReplyDeleteokay. this. rocks.
ReplyDeleteYAY you!!
I love stories like these!!
That is fantastic! I am sure he bragged about it all night to his family and at school the next day.
ReplyDeleteYep, you sure made his day!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my! That was very cute. I can just imagine your happiness and of the boy's too.
ReplyDeleteToo fun! Not sure I would've been cool enough to let him win though. LOL!!! OK, maybe I would have. And yes, he probably went and told his mom immediately!
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome!!! You totally made his day!
ReplyDelete@Lesley @ racingitoff.com The thought actually crossed my mind. haha! just kidding ;p
ReplyDelete@TNTcoach Ken - Wow! haha that would be great! I sure hope at that moment he realized he could be a runner too! =)
That kid will hold the world record for 100M in a few years time. It will take decades to be broken.
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I agree with the others - you might have just motivated a runner for life. Fun!
ReplyDeleteCute post Julie! You ddn't ask him to join you for the last 6.4 miles?! :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha..that is awesome! I think you totally made his day! :)
ReplyDeleteHow adorable!
ReplyDeleteawwwwwwwww so cute. i get beaten by young kids all the time . i hope it makes their day haha!
ReplyDeleteLOVE IT!!! I bet that little guy was too cute. Racing must have been so much fun. Stories like this make my heart smile. Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteadorable story!
ReplyDeletedefinitely a kind gesture. and this piece? a heart warmer :)
ReplyDelete@Patrick Mahoney From your lips to God's ears, Patrick! =)
ReplyDelete@marathonmaiden Probably the only time I don't mind losing ;p
That is so cute! I once "raced" with a teenager during a 5K. He passed me then I passed him. We joked about it. =)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, just wanted to let you know I included you in the Stylish Blogger Award! To check it out, go to: http://divasrun.wordpress.com/2011/01/12/stylish-blogger-award-and-the-winner-is-you/
Love your blog!
Such innocent dare from a little boy, that's really cute! :)
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ReplyDeleteWow that my 3rd already! Thanks so much =) Posted my random facts last week =)
AWwww how cute!! I'm sure you made his day! He probably went home and proudly told his mom :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the congrats!! Love your site! :) And this little story is too cute! I bet you made his day.
ReplyDeleteof course you did, I bet he talked about you at home!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute story! than you for sharing.
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