It was getting hot. The sun was no longer flirting. Now, it was on. That ball of fire was done fooling around. It wanted me to know that it was interested in me. Seriously interested. And I could feel its relentless stare. Weird? Well, I had been on the side of the road in Miami for five hours at this point. Your mind tends to wander anyway. But when you’re tired, thirsty, sleep deprived and wayworn your mind starts to get weird. And my mind was starting to look at the sun less as a distant star and more as a one very passionate suitor. (By the way,
I always appreciate your perspective coach! During my first half in January of this year I was in awe of so many that came out to cheer! At the end I even stopped and asked one of the police officers who was blocking a street to take a photo with me … I thanked her for keeping us safe, for smiling and encouraging us, and for everything she does …. Pure gratitude. But I will take that water next time because as you said it’s not charity … or a handout … or a sign of weakness…. Maybe I will look at it as a moment of appreciation because I truly and wholeheartedly appreciate everyone who was there!
YOU! yes YOU Coach are fabulous, wonderful, spectacular! Your message today and pretty much every time I stop to read is right on! Thank you! I'm a runner...a few times a year, when I'm not riding my road-bike, hiking, x-country skiing and today's message reminds me of my feelings each time I run (with you Coach) in my ears. I am learning, thanks to you, that I am a runner and a cyclist and a hiker and a skier and most importantly deserving as all my fellow athletes of kudos, encouragement and positivity! high-five! hugs! :)
I always appreciate your perspective coach! During my first half in January of this year I was in awe of so many that came out to cheer! At the end I even stopped and asked one of the police officers who was blocking a street to take a photo with me … I thanked her for keeping us safe, for smiling and encouraging us, and for everything she does …. Pure gratitude. But I will take that water next time because as you said it’s not charity … or a handout … or a sign of weakness…. Maybe I will look at it as a moment of appreciation because I truly and wholeheartedly appreciate everyone who was there!
YOU! yes YOU Coach are fabulous, wonderful, spectacular! Your message today and pretty much every time I stop to read is right on! Thank you! I'm a runner...a few times a year, when I'm not riding my road-bike, hiking, x-country skiing and today's message reminds me of my feelings each time I run (with you Coach) in my ears. I am learning, thanks to you, that I am a runner and a cyclist and a hiker and a skier and most importantly deserving as all my fellow athletes of kudos, encouragement and positivity! high-five! hugs! :)