Parents

I have talked about them before, but it's time to talk about them again. Parents, I think it's great you encourage your kids to run. I think it's great you take them to their meets and cheer them on. I think parents who encourage kids to be active is a good thing.

There is a line though and it's right about here ---------------------------------------

Now this line divides encouraging, and getting WAY too involved, like it's your activity. We know who these parents are. These are the ones who get into every coaches face to complain about why Billy isn't in varsity, running the 100m. These are the ones who go into a running store, and not only grill the poor employee about every aspect of the shoe, but they take charge of fitting their child. "No honey, not Nike, they pinched my toes when I was young, so you can't wear them."(You think I make this up....I don't).

Now if you are reading this, and you are wondering if you have crossed the line, ask yourself the following.....

Do go onto the track and proceed to coach along side the coach, who clearly doesn't know how special my child is?

Do I attack the running store guy because they don't have 1/4" spikes in stock until Tuesday?

Am I living too vicariously in my child's running life(Yes WE got a medal)?

If you answered yes to any of these.....you are one of those parents.

Remember, this is a FUN activity. It isn't life or death.

Charlie