Ever since I started running a few years ago, I secretly hoped Adam would be inspired to join me. But I’m no fool; I knew it would take a lot more than my occasional jogs to peel Adam out of his gamer chair and onto the trails. In fact, I knew exactly what it would take: him making the decision that he wanted to do it for himself. When he sets his mind to it, he can do pretty much anything–stop smoking cold turkey, pull himself out of academic probation, get a great job and clockwork-like promotions, etc.–but he has to do it for him, not for anyone (or anything) else.
So imagine my delight when, this fall, he put his mind to starting a rigorous walking regimen and incorporating more cardio into his lifestyle. Saturday was the culmination of his determination–and, hopefully, the commencement of a happier, more active, fitter Adam. I was happy to be by his side as he walked his first-ever 5k.
He did an awesome job and finished like a champ with a very good time. And he had a whole support team behind him. Literally. I and several of his friends were walking with him, but his long stride left us in the dust.
I’m so proud of him! Plus, I’m excited that he’s taking his health more seriously. He has a lot more miles to walk beside me before crossing that big Finish Line in the sky. 
Good job, baby! Here’s to many more pairs of 16W Adidas trainers!
So proud of you, Adam! I hope I can join you this spring!
Yay Adam!!!
Awesome! You can’t “make” anyone take up running, that’s for sure. Everyone says they can’t or won’t do it, but once you start running races, it’s really addicting.
OK, so where do you find shoes for him? Derrick is a size 14, and we have a really hard time. Adidas carry 14s, but anything other than athletic shoes is a battle.
We got his new workout shoes at the local Run-N-Fun, and they had to special order them. Normally, we buy his dress shoes through Men’s WearHouse, but again, they have to special order them. For casual shoes, I troll the internet until I find something that will work, but I’ve had to settle for size 15s a few times.
You’d think more companies would realize that Americans are getting taller and wider, and make accommodating clothing!