Dad and Son: Barnar & Joaquin Cushmeer
Ages: 54 & 21
Chapter/City: Atlanta
Years w/BMR: 1 Year
What does running together mean to you?
It gives us comradery and a shared affinity of joy!
How has running changed your relationship?
It has brought us closer in that is has provided us with a shared passion and joint activity despite our age difference.
When you run together, who sets the pace?
Haha! Joaquin sets the early pace. We start together, he dashes forward but further in distance, then we eventually join back together at the end of the run.
Who talks more during your runs?
Joaquin talks more. 😊
Who is more competitive?
Joaquin again.
What’s the best conversation you’ve had while running?
A conversation about the benefits of our running on our mental states and relief of stress.
Who is more likely to forget their running shoes?
Oh no, we would both be on each other’s case about that one but I would forget my running watch.
Do you 2 have a post-run/race tradition?
Always a few snapped photos and our favorite post run treats.
What’s one goal you want to achieve together this year?
We are both looking forward to our 2nd Peachtree Road Race with new PRs in that race for both of us!
What advice would you give to other dads and sons thinking about running together?
I would say, let it flow naturally. Never pressure each other and always keep it fun. We enjoy our time together but sometimes we still do our own thing.