This past weekend, I completed my first 10K race at the Honda Waterfront Run in downtown Barrie—and while the run itself was incredible, it was something unexpected that made the day unforgettable.
My family came to support me—signs, strollers, snacks and all. Among the cheering crowd were my two young nieces, just 3 and 1.5 years old. As I approached the finish line, I locked eyes with my oldest niece and saw something special on her face: pure joy. There I was, one of the runners in the race—and in her eyes, I was a superhero.
But here’s the best part.
After the Honda Waterfront Run, we spent the afternoon hanging out. Out of nowhere, my niece turned to me and said:
“I want to go for a run.”
At 3 years old, she didn’t understand pace times or distances. What she felt was the energy of the event—the excitement, the crowd, and the pride of seeing someone she loves accomplish something active and powerful.
Running Is About More Than You
Watching her little face light up reminded me:
Training and racing isn’t just about personal goals—it’s about who’s watching.
Whether you’re training for a race like the Honda Waterfront Run, lifting weights, or trying something new at the gym, your actions are shaping the people around you. Your kids, nieces, nephews, even your partner—they see it. And more often than not, they’ll want to do what you’re doing.
We often hear people say, “I want my kids to grow up healthy and active.”
But here’s the truth: if you want to inspire your children or loved ones to live an active lifestyle, this is where it starts—with you showing up.
Even if you’ve never run before. Even if you’ve never touched a barbell. The decision to move, to take care of your body, to try something outside your comfort zone… that’s what inspires others to believe they can too.
From First 10K to Family Inspiration
The Honda Waterfront Run didn’t just give me a milestone—it gave my niece a moment. A memory. And maybe even the spark of a future runner.
At Longevity Nexum, we specialize in helping everyday people become stronger, healthier, and more confident through one-on-one kinesiology sessions. You don’t need to be an athlete to start. You just need to want better for yourself—and the people who look up to you.
Because one day, your child might be the one holding a sign on the sidelines.
And when they say, “I want to go for a run”—
you’ll know where it started.
Written by Chelsey Torrance
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