“I want to do Paul Lacoste training with you.”
My then 14-year-old son had seen me working out and wanted to try it, too. I have to admit, I was a little wary. I had done the bootcamp eight times and knew is was physically tough. I didn’t want him to start something, get frustrated and quit. But one thing I know about my kid, when he sets a goal, his laser-like focus kicks in. And I thought it would be fun for us to have something to together. You know, currency for conversation.
So I wrote the check, signed him up and he joined me on the football field.
That was 11-weeks ago. Not only did he get up at 4:15 four days a week to train (how many teenagers do that?), but I’ve seen him get stronger and faster. I discovered he’s remarkably fast. (I mean scary fast). And I’ve watched his confidence soar.
I cherished the rides too and from Madison Central. We’d discuss the workouts (that currency I was talking about) and what ever came to mind. I watched with pride as he would blow past me running (I am heavier, older and have bad knees after all). I’ve watched him set a goal and achieve it. And I watched as he became healthier.
As a dad, I could not be more proud of him. Now, I need to up my training so I can continue to run with him.
Thanks to Paul Lacoste, Clark Bruce, Ty Trahan, Coach NASCAR and Neil Woodall for helping him change his life.
Very cool !
Congrats… (to both of you) for getting to experience being teammates.