A friend of mine posted this comment on Facebook. It was particularly touching to me when I read it, especially in the midst of training for another half marathon.
I love running for many reasons (not that it is easy). I think it is most beneficial to my emotional well being. Sometimes I feel there is no other thing I can do quite like it to clear my head to relieve the stresses in my life. I love to be outside and as corny as it may sound I love to marvel at His creations. There are some amazing views from the routes I run. There is a spot from Bell Rd. that I can see the Cascade Range, the City's trees and fields, cows, horses and even deer. I am filled with gratitude every time I am out on the pavement. Amazed at the beauty around me, amazed with my body's ability...
My friend Emily and I at about mile 9 of 2008 Girlfriends Half Marathon. Finished in just under 2hrs and 9 minutes. Hope to beat it this year, as last year I ran on a hurt knee. But hey, I still feel like a champion!!!
4 comments:
I am so jealous. I hope to accomplish what you have some day. great post.
I'm SO proud of you!!!!!
You are a rock star! Can't wait to hear your results.
Amy
Hey Holly,
I laughed at your C.I.t.R. comment! If you are going to steal.... It's a good one to pick! Do you love 9 stories? Franny and Zooey? Are you kind of mad that Salinger went nuz and stopped writting?! When are we going to finally meet? I can't believe you ran a half in 2.9! I ran one in 2.10! Are we meant to be friends or what?! By the way, I once stole a hole puncher from work. what a lame thing to steal! Stealing holden caulfield is somewhat fitting, don't you think! P.S. thanks for your confessional, I love that you are not a "phony" -as holden would say!
xo
stay cute!
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