First run with Grandson 😰

[Frank-ntj]

First training run with my grandson this morning, what a difference the age gap makes! We had a good steady run around the coastal path of the west side of Portsmouth and there's me at the beginning telling him if he needs a walk break to let me know! 😥 From the off I was playing catch up and he had to slow down so I could catch him. On our return run we used the lamposts for intervals and on the fast runs he was gone and there's me trying to catch up again, out of breath, I sure was!🙄 But thoroughly enjoyed our 3.83 miles in 35 mins. Pic taken at the half way point. It was a lovely morning for a run and we both enjoyed ourselves. Happy running all. 😎

Sorry about the upside down photo don't what happened there?

[Sandraj39 Graduate10]

Lovely picture and sounds like a great run Frank and ah! - the easy stride of youngsters running! They make it look so easy don't they?! 😮

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandra, they certainly do! At times I was breathing quite heavy just trying to keep up! 😱 Me gasping for breath!

[aliboo70 Graduate10]

"On your head son!" Love the photo frank! Your grandson sounds like a great companion for you!😊

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks Ali, but I held back a bit so I didn't show off. Ha ha only joking! 😂 Yes he's a good lad. 😎 Have a lovely weekend!

[poppypug Graduate10]

Oooh an Olympian in the making !

Well done Frank and grandson , are you in Australia ? xxx

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to poppypug]

He's an excellent swimmer and I thought I'd have the edge over him running, in my dreams though ha ha!! No we were running along the coast of Portsmouth, Australia I wish 🤔! It was great to run with him, have a lovely weekend Chris! 😎 xxx

[poppypug Graduate10 in reply to Frank-ntj]

Thank you , you too Frank ! xxx

[AncientMum Graduate10]

Nice one Frank. I'm running with my 18year old daughter at the moment and youth is winning out on age and experience every time

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to AncientMum]

Thanks AM, I know, it's sickening isn't it, ha ha! Great company though aren't they! 😎 Have a lovely weekend!

[davelinks Graduate10]

Ha ha! Great Frank! My nephew's started running at the Parkrun I do. He's away, and I keep with him for a bit and said come on! Get a move on! In jest.. but he's a tad faster than me at 20 years younger, and is around in just over 29 mins, so I can't stay with him, but the cheeky so and so is waiting for me at the finish with a big grin & a cup of water!😁

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to davelinks]

Ha ha I now know the feeling well Dave, but the banter is good! 😊

[dddd4]

I went running with my sons 12 and 13. They kept stopping so I could catch them up. Lol😂

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to dddd4]

It's nice to know I'm not on my own! 😂 Happy running.

[Lavender1962 Graduate10]

Great picture! Intervals and everything. You are brave. What a great way to spend time with your grandson. I'll be running with my 16 year tomorrow in a race. Should be interesting.

[Frank-ntj Graduate10 in reply to Lavender1962]

Thank you, we have a couple more runs together arranged, I know what to expect now! 😊 Hope you have a great time with your 16 year old in the race, hope you post the outcome? Enjoy your race, happy running.