My First Run with My Kid

I won't really see myself as a competitive runner. But I do love running...because it is easy. You just need a pair of shoes. I get my heart rate up and I lose weight fast. I haven't been running for a while but when I saw the SAFRA Singapore Bay Run & Army Half Marathon 2023, I decided to go with my kid. 

Whaattt...why are you pushing yourself so hard. Just so we are all clear, I am talking about the Families for Life 800m Challenge. You must be thinking why run with your child?

1. I was inspired. I read an article online that the kids will feel daunted by long distances but for short distances, they will feel more confident to take up the challenges. The parent wrote about running hand-in-hand with the child to finishing line. And I wanted that experience. 
2. They are not very strict. I managed to bring 2 underaged kiddo and even a stroller along. How cool is that!
3. You could sign up with a lot of family members with 1 slot. Even my Mum joined in, it was awesome!

But I want to be honest, it is not easy bringing your kid along. And the race isn't perfect. 

1. The race started really early and my kid couldn't wake up. He slept through the first half and we pushed him in the stroller in the 2nd half. Holding hands to cross the finishing line...it never did materialized. :'(
2. The race promised dinosaurs so I expected lots of mascots that will bring joy to my kids. It was pathetic. The cute dinosaurs that was even worth photographing were the participants.
3. And because it coincided with F1, it was hard to navigate to even reach the destination. 

But yes, it was all worth it, my kid and I even trained together a few times before the race. And it was those trainings that warm my heart and firmly etch in my memories <3 More runs, definitely!