Training with James

James has his first race tomorrow.  He's doint a 3k called the MudPuppy Chase.  Today we went and picked up our race packets.  He got his number, timing chip and t-shirt.  He was so excited.

Last week he got new running shoes that tie.  We have been practicing tying our shoes.  Today he tied one all by himself.  He as excited about that as well.

After we got our shoes on, he and I went for a practice run.  He did a really good job.  We started out at a nice slow jog.  Then we got a bit faster as we warmed up.  We did a couple of sets of light post drills as well.  That's where you start at a light post and sprint to the next one then jog to the next one then sprint etc.  He liked that.  He did have to walk a few times, but he walked a a fast pace.

By the time we got home, we had run 1.1 miles in 17:59.  Not bad for the first time out.  He wants to run with me a few days a week after school's out.  I said that won't be a problem.

Here is a picture of him in his first offical race t-shirt.