Sound crazy? Maybe not. As some of you already know, I work with a middle schooler who has a rare condition called alternating hemoplegia, a neurological disease that causes an akward gait, slurred speech, and unpredictable bouts of paralysis.
Every day, as part of his physical therapy, he rides a full length tricycle around the school. And every day, I put on my old pair of running shoes, and run with him. It really is a joy to see his face light up when he has this free time to himself. It is the one point during the day when he can be his own person, with minimal adult supervision.
With a little steering, he and I are a gruesome twosome, terrorizing the hallways of Christiansburg Middle School. I get a high out of it every single time....even if he is faster than me :D I'm going to talk to his dad and see if I can get him on the bike and go outdoors with him. I think he would make a great running partner.
Peddle on, Jimmy, you're the best.
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You guys make a great team. Roll on!
Pat
Arizona, USA
and it just shows that you don't need to have a goal or make to much out of just runnin' or bikin' and havin' fun to have a great day.
What a great post! Good for you for being such a good playmate for Jimmy.
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