Sometimes it’s just not your race
Yesterday we went to another track meet to watch Mude run. We decided to go after Fattima finished work, she would swing past the house and take me to Lewiston. Mude has been trying to beat his time and PR for the mile. He has been stuck and working hard to get a better time. He has been training in the rain, snow and heat!! He was frustrated and I was wishing I could wave a magic wand and make it all come together. Mude ran the 2 mile last week, had a big PR. He was set to run the 800 and the mile yesterday. The meet was long and I decided since the mile was the race we were focused on, I would not go to the 800, it was not “the race” and I had many things to do. I got ready to go, waited for Fattima to finish work, when I got a call from Mude. He said he took first place in the 800 and Pr by 5 seconds! I was shocked! We went for the mile, he had a PR of 7 seconds which was great. The most important thing was to see him happy and proud!
I sat and thought about it to myself and realized that sometimes we focus on what we want and not what is right in front of us! Sometimes, it’s just not your race!
Sounds like it was just the boost he needed. Glad he got it. Happy Mother’s Day to you.
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Thanks Bernadette! Happy mother’s day to you
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very true, lynn!
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Thanks! x
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Congratulation on the run. Yes sometimes it isn’t our race to be won but the effort we put in it.
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yes so true!
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Amen to that! xoxoxo b-2
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Yes for sure! He was so excited!#
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Yay Mude!!! What a guy! One lucky gal is out there for him to snatch up…watch out Mom you’ll have another son married…LOL xoxoxox b-2
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Haha I agree cheryl! He is a sweetie! Xoxo
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xoxo
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I am so glad to hear that, Lynz, to see you happy ❤
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Thanks dear xoxo
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xoxo
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A lovely and wise post. Have an excellent Mothers Day Weekend Lynz. ☀️
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Thanks you too
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Your son’s hard work has obviously paid off! Congrats to him 🙂
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Thanks so much Judi!
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That’s awesome Lynn! I think he’s now getting into the right state of mind! Congrats to him!
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Yes I think you are right! Thanks!!
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He’s getting more confident which is good!
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Yes so true! I told him what you said about it being a mind set! Thanks
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Awesome! 🙂
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Happy Mother’s Day Lynn. I’m sure your family will make it a special day for you.
Leslie
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Thanks Leslie! Happy mother’s day to you!
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Thanks, Lynn. It’s begun already. (we do like to celebrate)
Leslie
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Oh wow thats great! Have fun
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Thanks, we certainly will.
Leslie
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🙂
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How totally amazing to be there and see him slice 7 seconds of his PB! I’m beyond chuffed for you all 🙂 xx
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It was soooo cool! chuffed, between you and Cameron I get the coolest sayings Fiona! xxx
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😹😹😹
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Congratulations Mude! and a very happy Mother’s Day to you Lynn. I hope your children spoil you this weekend! 🙂
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Thanks so much Kat! happy mother’s day to you too!
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Such a handsome guy. Congrats on his achievement ! Be proud and have a great Mother’s Day, Lynn.💖 Soon he will be running from the ladies (if he’s not already ☺ )
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hahaha he is a sweet boy Van! I am sure you are right haha
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Congrats to him, that’s great!
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Thanks!
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Good message in this post Lynn! Mude’s hard work is to paying off! I know you are very proud of him – great mom you are! 🙂
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Congratulations to your son and a lovely post! Happy Mother’s day dear Lynn! Have a wonderful evening!
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Thanks Gloria!
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So true. Happy Mother’s Day!
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🙂 thanks
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Good for him….nice to make your goals…..what a good kid…kat
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He is amazing and a sweetheart!
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I have one of those too…lol
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lol
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Wow a HUGE congrats to Mude! I know you are so proud of him! xoxo
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I was so happy, here we were so focused on the mile that we didnt even see the 800. made me think about life haha. Thanks KR!
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Glad to see the passion Mude feels about running. It’s nice to see people pursue activities that are good for the mind, body and soul.
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Yes so true
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That’s so true, and a good message!
Congratulations to Mude!
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Thanks so much xx
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Such a beautiful post Lynn 😀
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Thanks
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❤️❤️❤️👍
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Congrats to Mude!
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I was so happy for him! It was amazing Sarah!
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Congratulations to Mude! What a great way to kick off Mother’s Day weekend! xo
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Hi, I have missed you!!!! xo
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I’ve missed you too, Lynn! I haven’t been on around… I was in Paris(!!!) for a week taking a cooking class and the lead up to that was crazy- making sure that not only I was all set, but that my husband and kids who were going to have to “survive” without me for a week were all set too. 😳😳😳 Hope you and your family are well! Looking forward to catching up. Happy Mother’s Day! 😘😘😘
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Wow super exciting!! Happy mothers day to you xx
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Yay! That’s awesome! Congrats Mude 🙂
Happy Mother’s day , Lynn. Have a wonderful one 🙂
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Thanks!!
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Congratulations Mude!!!!!
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Thanks Colleen!
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There’s always another day. Such a lovely photo.
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yes for sure!
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Wow that’s awesome! Congrats to Mude!
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Thanks so much!
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Congrats to Mude – and, of course, to you
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Thanks so much !
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Congratulations to Mude! Love your thoughts on his winning the race that wasn’t his focus. Happy Mother’s Day 😀
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Thanks Antonia!
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Big hugs and congratulations to Mude!! Whoot whoot!! Also, Happy Mother’s day to you Lynn! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks dear happy mothers day to you xx
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Hooray!
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It was exciting!
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Way to go Maud!!
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Never a truer word spoken. I totally agree. I often say exactly that, we focus on what we want, and never what is right in front of us. x
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So true you are wise xxx
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And his hard work is paying off! Congrats Mude!
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Thanks!
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