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Running with 6th Graders Week 2

This week was much colder running with my 6th graders during first hour!! They were super whiny on Wednesday so we only made it around the block. We ended up running about 1.2 miles, so not bad. Here's my "It's freezing but I'm excited to run" face!!! 


Thursday's run was much better!! The kids were more prepared and we ended up running a few blocks longer than we had the whole time! The sun was out and there were flurries in the air! So cool!! This was the best run with these kids!! My pics look all the same this week since I am wearing my cold weather running sweatshirt! It keeps me nice and warm!!

Friday's run was shorter as I made hot cocoa for the kids after! They loved it!!! They actually wanted to run farther today like yesterday!! That was so refreshing to see! This was a really great group of kids!! I really had a great time running with them! I hope I get to do it again come March!! 
I have some crazy hair in this last picture! I was fighting a sinus headache this morning and really didn't care about my hair!! These 2 weeks have been the best part of teaching this year so far!! I love sharing my passion for running and fitness with others, especially kids! 

As always, be strong, you never know who you are inspiring!! 

Run on!! 

Laura 

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