I have always believed in the statement above, but until yesterday, I never really saw it in action. After yesterday's turning track workout, I believe my training is going better than I thought. Maybe one day I will get to a triathlon, but for now this post will continue to inspire me.
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This post really isn't about running, but more about looking at the positives in everyday. Not all days are going to be easy, some will be really hard. But if you stop and look around, there is good even in a time of darkness.
If you have ever heard me talk about my running goals you know the World Marathon Majors (Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago & NYC) are on the list, plus one in every state in the US. That only gets to me to 53 (as three of the big six are in the US) so I know I am no where near crazy as Larry Macon from Texas. But as the saying goes, everything is bigger in Texas...or something along those lines.
I'm a really big fan of BuzzFeed lists and quizzes. This perfectly sums up you ear #respect in the gym. PSA: re-rack your weights, it really isn't that hard people.
I began this crazy marathon journey in 2011 and I would like to think I was one of the reasons my really good friend Alli decided to take up the distance as well. I have no proof of this, I just know how much I talked about them around her and we have plans to race together one day. She got to Boston this past year, but ran on a stress fracture. As a someone who I treats me like the sister I don't have, I look up to hear and admire her strength. She is helping to coach the Fleet Feet West Hartford Team (a team I am on and will be able to be more involved with later this year) to the NYC Marathon this year. She is also hoping to run the race, but she is taking the long way. Her blog post on the #FFRroadtoNYC blog really puts this whole crazy running thing in perspective. She may never see this post, but I am so proud of her and hope she can toe up on November 1. #RoadtoNYC
In the spring of 2013 when I couldn't run, I chose to take up yoga. I haven't been the most dedicated yoga practicer, but I really do love it. I found this great article on four moves to help runners with neck and shoulder pain. Most of that pain can also be helped with a strong core, but I also like to use yoga to help stretch out.
I have stayed pretty much silent on social media about Caitlyn Jenner and her being awarded an ESPY. But I fully agree with Michelle Smith in this espnW post. If there is something I have learned thus far in life, it is that everyone is fighting their own battle, no matter how big or small it seems to the outside world. Also, no one has the right to judge anyone. The hate that still exists in the world today tears my heart apart, but all I can say is everyone has to fight their own battles and people should always choose to be an ally and be a part of their support system.
I have been on a cruise once in my life and I was in 7th grade -- no real need to train during my week vacation. However, Kristin Armstrong needs to train. I applaud her for knowing that she cannot run along the ship's track (I hate tracks, but I think I could do it) and running on the treadmill in the gym still gives her the creeps. If I ever get to go on a cruise again, I can't wait to try the ship's track.
My friend Katie sent me this article and we have many #relationshipgoals but when I'm 85 I hope my husband and I are this active. I don't know if I need to be running every race with him -- I love a good support team, but I know that I want us both to be able to do any type of physical exercise we want. Maybe I will run 50+ marathons with my husband, who knows?!
I have been a proud member of the New York Road Runner Club for as long as I can remember, and I couldn't be more proud than I am right now. With race costs sky rocketing, the fact that they are going to offer free bibs to people in need is great. I most likely will never qualify for a free bib, but it shows how much NYRR wants to continue to build the running community.
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