The Way I See It #259
"People say, oh I could never do that! But when you meet cancer patients you understand the bravery and spirit those people show each and every day. Their struggles motivate and inspire you to test the limits of your endurance and to cross that finish line. You'll be surprised at what you can do". John Kellenyi, eight-time marathoner and leading fundraiser with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training
That showed up on one of my Starbucks' cups recently. It's sometimes hard to believe that this journey to 26.2 has been 5 months in the making. Time is flying by. I'll admit I'm a little scared about what life will look like when it's over. I remember what life looked like just before I started. I was in a place of transition and uncertainty. We were thrown a little when the doctor's discovered a mass on my mom's lungs back in July, which God seems to have healed completely according to a recent cat scan. I had moments back then when I thought I wouldn't do this, for fear of not knowing where things might go (oh ye of little faith...I know). 2007 has brought many beautiful, fun, and miraculous moments, mixed with some challenges, disappointments, and losses. Life is like that. No one promises us that it will be easy - just that we don't have to do it alone. This journey has become such an integrated part of my life. There is not a day that goes by where I don't make some decision or choice that is dictated by my training. I'm sure everyone is tired of hearing about it and you'd think I'd be trained to be a Boston qualifier by the way I talk...but trust me, I'm far from it. I'm here for distance not time. :) I have a circle of friends that have been incredible with the time and effort that have put into helping me make this dream become a soon-to-be reality. When I'm out there running and mentally breaking down, I'm reminded as to why I'm doing this - for the survivors, the families who've lost, my uncle who was taken from here way too soon, and I remember the other heroes in my life who've overcome obstacles, continue to encounter them, and keep on going.
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You're almost there! Break in those new shoes so you can use them for your 20. Or at least I would. I'm running 1/2 of the Pig?? I better start building up some mileage then, when the new year is here. Oh joy!! Funny how so much time has gone by since my last marathon and now just a half marathon sounds daunting. Isn't 2008 the 10-year anniversary of the Pig? I guess since I ran the inaugural one, it would be pretty special to be involved in the 10th year. Perhaps a last hurrah or two for my 40th year of life?? We shall see. All I know is life seems like one big marathon right now. To actually run a marathon again might be a treat! But for now, "Run Little Leaf, Run!!" I am proud of you. You are almost there!! Tapering is around the corner and it's such a wonderful feeling!
sg
You're almost there! Break in those new shoes so you can use them for your 20. Or at least I would. I'm running 1/2 of the Pig?? I better start building up some mileage then, when the new year is here. Oh joy!! Funny how so much time has gone by since my last marathon and now just a half marathon sounds daunting. Isn't 2008 the 10-year anniversary of the Pig? I guess since I ran the inaugural one, it would be pretty special to be involved in the 10th year. Perhaps a last hurrah or two for my 40th year of life?? We shall see. All I know is life seems like one big marathon right now. To actually run a marathon again might be a treat! But for now, "Run Little Leaf, Run!!" I am proud of you. You are almost there!! Tapering is around the corner and it's such a wonderful feeling!
sg
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