When I tore my ACL I couldn't run for a while. During this time of me not running, I went to the TOU Half to watch Holly Voges run across the finish line. Watching all of those runners of all different shapes and sizes cross the finish line of a 13.1 mile run was so inspiring! I thought to myself, I can do this! And in my mind right then I decided that I was going to run it next year.
So last night I got online and registered and paid and now I'm in it. I have to do it. I am determined to stay fit and to finish the race that I promised myself to do. Now that I can run again, I sometimes think, you don't really want to run this half marathon. But I promised. And today in Relief Society we had a quote on the board that said, "Character is following through with a worthy decision after the emotion of making the decision has already passed." This race will build my character and keep me fit and I actually am excited to do it! All encouraging quotes and thoughts and ideas for good songs to run and train to are very welcome!
I'm crazy and it's exciting! What a life! :)
You're the bomb! Seriously though, what a great goal! I'll be sure to send some positive juices your way every now and then :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome Tess! So glad you decided that it's not so bad. You will love it!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I totally understand the not being able to do something and realize how much you wish you could. I can't tell you how many times I've sat here thinking, man I sure wish I could go for a run, when obviously I can't. I actually signed up for the TOU before I was not longer able to do it. It was a bummer. So I'm wishing you the very best of luck. Yes, you are crazy, but it's a crazy I admire! :)
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