Running the 2016 Boston Marathon for Children's Hospital
Your toughness is made up of equal parts persistence and experience. You don't so much outrun your opponents as outlast and outsmart them, and the toughest opponent of all is the one inside your head." - Joe Henderson
I'm glad you ran into Gary!! It was nice that you were able to save the run and make it yours! I remember right after I twisted my ankle HATING the fact that I couldn't run. When I was able to start running, I think I appreciated it more than I ever have before. It's amazing how quickly we take it for granted and our attitude's change!! Way to get your 14 miles in! BTW WHAT"S with this weather? I'm hoping Mother Nature is getting all the crap out so come Sep, our weather will be beautiful (gotta wish for beautiful weather for Sep 9th as well as Oct 7th) Hope you enjoy your day Bob!
Bob- I got up and stepped out to run at 5:00 a.m. this morning and felt the hot humid air- unlike yesterday mornings nice, cool "light" air. It's funny- when I took off I was worried about my hamstring so I started at a mere jog. I ended running my whole run at that pace- almost 1 minute per mile slower than I normally run- but it turned out to be one of the best runs I have had lately. Normally I am trying to make sure I stay at a certain effort level/pace but today it was just a "enjoyment" glad I can run day. With everything going on lately I have been asking myself "what injury or illness is next that's going to keep me from running" but today it was a change in attitude of "I am glad to just be out here getting miles in". I guess Gary's attitude flew south to Georgia this morning.
Hope your having a wonderful morning! Have a WONDERFUL weekend as well Bob!
Thanks Pam! Not much to report on my run this AM except it was slow and sloppy with sweat. I'm gonna do what you do often and that's put in another short easy run tonight. Then it's out the door probably by 6am for an 18 miler tomorrow. I might was well just sleep in my run stuff! Hope you have a great weekend too!
I have a friend who lives in Hawaii, and she recently ran a race there that was put on by the father of a girl who lost her life to cancer at a very young age. She was a promising runner, and she journaled the last months of her life. They made a book out of her journal, it's called "Mango Days". When I learned that my friend was running this race, and heard the reason behind it, I sent a donation to the cancer society on her behalf. The father of the girl learned of my donation, and today in the mail much to my surprise, I received a copy of the book from him, along with a very touching letter thanking me. I am very often humbled by the thoughtfulness and generosity of others. I can't wait to start reading it.
Good run Bob. I am jealous- you ran in 62* windy weather while I ran in 98* sunny weather this afternoon.