A new "running" partner

Today is a gorgeous day  - it was in the low 30's and not a cloud in the sky.  Becky was not able to join me for a run this morning, but my 15 year old gladly stepped up to the challenge.  I wanted to run outside and do another 1 1/2 min run/walk, 3 min run/walk to make sure my success of completing that on the treadmill wasn't a fluke.

Ethan and I set out for a 5 minute brisk walking warm up and we got to the top of one hill before we had to start running.  For the first 1 1/2 minute run uphill Ethan took off like a gazelle and only looked back when he got to the top of the hill.  We continued the run up to the movie theater (flat land) and I kept my slow but steady pace not wanting to inflict the wrath of shin splints.  

I wouldn't say Ethan "ran" with me.... He was up ahead....way ahead....

But I had someone to run with me and keep me accountable so it is all good. :-)