Most of you know that I am not much of a TV person and even less of a sports fan. This morning I diverted from my normal Sunday morning routine and turned the TV on while I ate breakfast. The gun had just fired to signal the start of the ING New York City Marathon women's race.
Needless to say, I sat there for 2.5 hours glued to the TV as I watched these women run 26.2 miles with (what appeared to be) effortless movement. Though these elite runners have probably been at it their whole lives, it was great to learn that that winner is 37 and the runner-up is 41 years old. I'll keep their grace and stamina in mind during my training.
What really inspired me, though, were the 42,000 other runners who participated in the event. Running with a sea of humanity like that has to give you a rush. I got very excited just thinking about being part of the pack in Paris, hearing the cheers of the supporters lining the roads, and the feeling of crossing the finish line.
Official training with the team starts November 7th. I can't wait!
Until next time,
Lisa
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I'm so proud of you for making this comment to yourself. LFYM
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