Outrun

Everyday after I pick up my son from school, at the lift landing of our HDB unit, there is a long stretch of corridor to our unit and my son would love to challenge me to a foot race.

I've tried many variations of my run. There are at times, I would deliberately fall behind and let him lead the race all the way. Sometimes, I'll run ahead and let him chase after me. I'll slow down and allow him to overtake me at the last possible moment so he'll reach the 'finishing line' (the door of our unit) first. Other times, I'll overtake him and let him chase after me, eventually allowing him to outrun me.

Apart from me getting the littlest exercise and my heart pumping, I enjoy hearing his crystal like innocent laughter that comes from the thrill of his race with his old man.

Every time, I've allowed him to 'win' the race. But this is one race I don't mind losing. I look forward to the day when he can really outrun me.