Lost my Mother

Narsi

Man in Tights

posted: 12/29/2011 at 8:20 AM

I lost my beautiful mother last Friday. She died of a cardiac arrest in hospital even as I held her hand. She was my hero and my inspiration - I drew on her courage and positive attitude towards life which helped me finish my tougher races.

I dedicated my first Marathon in 2007 to her ( she was recovering from an illness at that time) and finished in a decent time.

Just last month I completed the Delhi Half marathon in 1:41 despite busting my foot half halfway through the race. I thought of how hard she was fighting a bad heart and that kept me going.

RIP Mom.

sixelagogo

tomatolover

posted: 12/29/2011 at 8:25 AM

So sorry for your loss, Narsi

Cherrieruns

Maggie & Molly

posted: 12/29/2011 at 8:27 AM

I am so sorry.

"It does not matter how slow you go so long as you do not stop."
Wisdom of Confucius

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Turbolegs

posted: 12/29/2011 at 8:41 AM

May her soul rest in peace.

I dont sweat. I ooze liquid awesome.

PerfesserR

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 12/29/2011 at 9:01 AM

Sorry for your loss Narsi.

"Able to function despite imminent catastrophe"

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shadow runner

posted: 12/29/2011 at 9:08 AM

My condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Joe

_{Nulla camisia et nulla problematum}

St Pat's 5K Warminster - March 10th [22:52._⁵²]

Looney Leprechaun 10K - March 16th [52:48._⁶]

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Maccabi 5k - April 28th [22:34.⁴]

Chasing the Unicorn Marathon - August 19th

Marine Corps Marathon October 27th

spaniel

mileage hound

posted: 12/29/2011 at 9:26 AM

I'm sorry, and I hope you can cherish all the good memories of her in this difficult time.

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"If you want to be a bad a$s, then do what a bad a$s does. There's your pep talk for today. Go Run." -- Slo_Hand

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hacker2000

Cool Jump Suit

posted: 12/29/2011 at 9:43 AM

So sorry to hear this. My sympathy.

I often dream I sail through the sky,
I've always wished I could fly.
The simple life of a bird on the wing.
Oh Lord, I could sing.

KMB

posted: 12/29/2011 at 10:13 AM

Sorry for you pain and sadness, Narsi.

2013 Goals:

RTB Ultra
BQ (< 3:25:00)
Rhode Island Road Runners

Ileneforward

posted: 12/29/2011 at 10:24 AM

{{{Narsi}}} May her love always surround you. My mom passed away this year also.

AussieGirl76

First 50 mi

posted: 12/29/2011 at 10:53 AM

oh no I'm so so sorry Sad

BadDawg

posted: 12/29/2011 at 10:56 AM

May your mother's courage and positive attitude towards life continue to help you during a very difficult time. It's a most wonderful gift she has given you, one that will always be with you.

E.J.
Greater Lowell Road Runners
Cry havoc and let slip the dawgs of war!

May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your SPF30, may the rains fall soft upon your sweat-wicking hat, and until you hit the finish line may The Flying Spaghetti Monster hold you in the hollow of His Noodly Appendage.

bobev

Decker Challenge 09/12

posted: 12/29/2011 at 11:25 AM

Quote from BadDawg on 12/29/2011 at 10:56 AM:

May your mother's courage and positive attitude towards life continue to help you during a very difficult time. It's a most wonderful gift she has given you, one that will always be with you.

+1 I can't say it better

bob e v
2013 goals: keep on running! Is there anything more than that? Maintain base thru the summer for good running season this fall/winter that includes Atlanta Half and Austin Distance Challenge of 6 races

History: blessed heart attack 3/15/2008; c25k july 2008 first 5k 10/26/2008 on 62nd birthday.

arlahile

posted: 12/29/2011 at 1:42 PM

My condolences, Narsi.

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Runnergabe

Breaking all Illusions

posted: 12/29/2011 at 2:13 PM

So sorry for your loss Narsi.

She will always be with you in memory. And she has done the greatest thing a mother can do - raised a loving son and was a role model for him and shaped his thinking and life in a positive way. Your mother sounds like an amazing woman!

Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.

Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.

Goals 2013:

Wooly Trails HM on 2/16
Another HM TBD
run 1000 miles?

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